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Sivens Family History

Sivens 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: Ivens, Bivens, Givens, Divens, Sivers, Nivens, Rivers, Sens, Ovens

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Where is the Sivens family from?

You can see how Sivens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sivens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Sivens families living in Staffordshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Sivens's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sivens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivens 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 Sivens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sivens. 100% of Sivens women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sivens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Sivens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivens 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sivens. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sivens. For the veterans among your Sivens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivens lifespan?

Average Sivens life expectancy in 1959 was 59 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivens 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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