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Sivers Family History

Sivers Name Meaning

German: variant of Sievers . English: perhaps a variant of Severs .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Seivers, Severs, Sifers, Shivers, Sievers, Siders, Livers, Siver

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Where is the Sivers family from?

You can see how Sivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sivers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sivers family living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sivers's in USA. Kentucky and 3 other states had the highest population of Sivers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sivers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sivers. 28% of Sivers men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Sivers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sivers were Farming and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housekeeping
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivers 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Sivers. 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 749 military records available for the last name Sivers. For the veterans among your Sivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sivers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sivers in 1966 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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