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Seivewright Family History

Seivewright Surname Meaning

see Sievewright.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Seivewright family from?

You can see how Seivewright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seivewright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Seivewright families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Seivewright families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Seivewright's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Seivewright families in 1891.
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What did your Seivewright ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Seivewright. 100% of Seivewright women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Seivewright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seivewright 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Seivewright. 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 57 military records available for the last name Seivewright. For the veterans among your Seivewright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seivewright lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Seivewright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seivewright in 1966 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seivewright 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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