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Sivia Family History

Sivia 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: Silvia, Gioia, Savin, Kivi, Sliva, Civil, Slivka, Sica, Subia, Siska

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Where is the Sivia family from?

You can see how Sivia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sivia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sivia family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sivia's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Sivia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivia 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 Sivia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sivia. 38% of Sivia 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Sivia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Sivia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivia 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Sivia. 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 135 military records available for the last name Sivia. For the veterans among your Sivia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sivia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sivia in 1966 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sivia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivia 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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