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Sivils Family History

Sivils Surname Meaning

In some cases possibly also Catalan: variant of Sibils a topographic name from old French sevil ‘fence enclosure’. This form of the surname has apparently died out in Spain.

Altered form of English Sivil. Compare Sivels.

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


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Where is the Sivils family from?

You can see how Sivils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivils family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sivils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sivils families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sivils's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sivils families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivils 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 Sivils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sivils. 42% of Sivils men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Sivils women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sivils were Farm Hand 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Cook
    12%

What Sivils family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sivils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivils 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Sivils. 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 485 military records available for the last name Sivils. For the veterans among your Sivils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivils lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sivils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sivils in 1959 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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