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Sivel Family History

Sivel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Savel, Sidel, Sigel, Kivel, Siver, Kiel, Eitel, Siegel, Silver, Diver

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Where is the Sivel family from?

You can see how Sivel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sivel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Sivel families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sivel's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Sivel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sivel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sivel. 100% of Sivel men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Sivel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 123 immigration records available for the last name Sivel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Sivel. For the veterans among your Sivel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sivel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sivel in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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