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Sivage Family History

Sivage Name 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: Savage, Sage, Sauvage, Stage, Visage, Salvage, Sivak, Selvage, Sale

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Where is the Sivage family from?

You can see how Sivage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sivage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sivage families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sivage's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sivage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sivage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sivage. 72% of Sivage men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sivage women worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Sivage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Sivage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivage 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sivage. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Sivage. For the veterans among your Sivage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivage lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sivage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sivage in 1963 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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