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Sivitz Family History

Sivitz 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: Savitz, Spitz, Sitz, Seitz, Steitz, Sivils, Ravitz, Savitt, Zavitz

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Where is the Sivitz family from?

You can see how Sivitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sivitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sivitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sivitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sivitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sivitz. 100% of Sivitz 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
    100%

What Sivitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Sivitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivitz 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Sivitz. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sivitz. For the veterans among your Sivitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Sivitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sivitz in 1963 was 69, and 89 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivitz 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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