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Sivyer Family History

Sivyer Surname Meaning

English (Sussex and Kent): occupational name from Middle English siv(i)er ‘sieve-maker’.

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


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Where is the Sivyer family from?

You can see how Sivyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sivyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Sivyer families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Sivyer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sivyer families in 1891.
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What did your Sivyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sivyer. 22% of Sivyer men worked as a Gardener and 82% of Sivyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sivyer were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Household 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

  • Gardener
    22%
  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Garage Proprietor
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Sivyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Sivyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivyer 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Sivyer. 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 516 military records available for the last name Sivyer. For the veterans among your Sivyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sivyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sivyer in 1964 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivyer 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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