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Siward Family History

Siward 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: Seward, Sward, Simard, Sicard, Soward, Ward, Howard, Izard, Edward

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Where is the Siward family from?

You can see how Siward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siward family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Siward families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Siward families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Siward's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Siward families in 1920.
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What did your Siward ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Siward ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Siward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siward 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Siward. 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 12 military records available for the last name Siward. For the veterans among your Siward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siward lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Siward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Siward in 1970 was 69, and 94 in 1985.

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