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Sivola Family History

Sivola 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: Kivela, Sikora, Sola, Smola, Spinola, Viola, Sippola, Savela, Evola

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Where is the Sivola family from?

You can see how Sivola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sivola families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sivola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sivola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sivola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Sivola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivola 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Sivola. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sivola. For the veterans among your Sivola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivola lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Sivola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sivola in 1967 was 80, and 59 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivola 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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