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Sivell Family History

Sivell Surname Meaning

variant of Civil.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sivell family from?

You can see how Sivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sivell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Sivell families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sivell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sivell families in 1911.
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What did your Sivell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sivell. 50% of Sivell men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sivell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivell 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Sivell. 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 295 military records available for the last name Sivell. For the veterans among your Sivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sivell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sivell in 1964 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivell 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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