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Sivill Family History

Sivill Surname Meaning

see Civil.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sivill family from?

You can see how Sivill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sivill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Sivill families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sivill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sivill families in 1911.
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What did your Sivill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sivill. 50% of Sivill men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sivill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Sivill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivill 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sivill. 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 81 military records available for the last name Sivill. For the veterans among your Sivill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Sivill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sivill in 1956 was 53, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivill 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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