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Sivels Family History

Sivels Surname Meaning

Altered form of Sivils a surname of English origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sivels family from?

You can see how Sivels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivels family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sivels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Sivels families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Sivels's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sivels families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivels 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 Sivels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sivels. 50% of Sivels men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sivels women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sivels were Farmer and Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Sivels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Sivels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivels 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sivels. 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 156 military records available for the last name Sivels. For the veterans among your Sivels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivels lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sivels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sivels in 1962 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivels 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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