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Siversen Family History

Siversen 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: Iversen, Sivertsen, Siverson, Iverson, Sieren, Severson, Diersen

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Where is the Siversen family from?

You can see how Siversen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siversen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siversen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Siversen family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Siversen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Siversen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siversen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Siversen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siversen 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Siversen. 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 115 military records available for the last name Siversen. For the veterans among your Siversen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siversen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Siversen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Siversen in 1964 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siversen 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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