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Sivwright Family History

Sivwright 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: Seawright, Wright, Seabright, Arkwright, Wainwright, Jinright

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Where is the Sivwright family from?

You can see how Sivwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivwright family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sivwright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Sivwright families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sivwright's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sivwright families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Sivwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivwright 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sivwright. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sivwright. For the veterans among your Sivwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivwright lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Sivwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sivwright in 1964 was 81, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivwright 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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