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Civers Family History

Civers 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: Rivers, Livers, Ivers, Chivers, Divers, Sivers, Cover, Diver, Cicero

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Where is the Civers family from?

You can see how Civers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Civers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Civers family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Civers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Civers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Civers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Civers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Civers. 100% of Civers men 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Civers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Civers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Civers 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Civers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Civers. For the veterans among your Civers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Civers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Civers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Civers in 1962 was 64, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Civers 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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