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Sivigny Family History

Sivigny 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: Sevigny, Savin, Lavigne, Vivian, Siino, Diviney, Lavigna, Viviano

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Where is the Sivigny family from?

You can see how Sivigny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivigny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sivigny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Sivigny families living in Michigan. This was about 69% of all the recorded Sivigny's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sivigny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivigny 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 Sivigny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sivigny. 100% of Sivigny men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Sivigny women worked as a Revenue.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    100%

What Sivigny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sivigny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivigny 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Sivigny. 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 85 military records available for the last name Sivigny. For the veterans among your Sivigny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivigny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sivigny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sivigny in 1963 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sivigny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivigny 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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