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Sivits Family History

Sivits Surname Meaning

Variant of Zavitz a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Sivits family from?

You can see how Sivits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sivits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Sivits families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Sivits's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sivits families in 1880.
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What did your Sivits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sivits. 55% of Sivits men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

What Sivits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Sivits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivits 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sivits. 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 136 military records available for the last name Sivits. For the veterans among your Sivits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivits lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sivits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sivits in 1944 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivits 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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