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Sievers Family History

Sievers Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Siever.

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


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Where is the Sievers family from?

You can see how Sievers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sievers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sievers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Sievers families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sievers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sievers families in 1891.
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What did your Sievers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sievers. 100% of Sievers men worked as an Insurance Agent and 63% of Sievers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Partner In Hotel
    38%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Sievers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sievers 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Sievers. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Sievers. For the veterans among your Sievers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sievers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sievers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sievers in 1949 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sievers 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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