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Sivers Family History

Sivers Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sievers. English: perhaps a variant of Severs.

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


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Where is the Sivers family from?

You can see how Sivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sivers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Sivers families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sivers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sivers families in 1911.
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What did your Sivers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Instituteur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sivers. 100% of Sivers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sivers women worked as an Instituteur.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Instituteur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivers 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Sivers. 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 749 military records available for the last name Sivers. For the veterans among your Sivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sivers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sivers in 1966 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivers 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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