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Syverts Family History

Syverts 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: Syers, Lyvers, Shvarts, Sivert, Severs, Syvertsen, Syfert, Syvertson

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Where is the Syverts family from?

You can see how Syverts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syverts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Syverts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Syverts families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Syverts's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Syverts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syverts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Syverts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syverts 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Syverts. 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 14 military records available for the last name Syverts. For the veterans among your Syverts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syverts lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Syverts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Syverts in 1971 was 78, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syverts 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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