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Seivers Family History

Seivers Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sievers.

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


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Where is the Seivers family from?

You can see how Seivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seivers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seivers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Seivers families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Seivers's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Seivers families in 1891.
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What did your Seivers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seivers. 100% of Seivers 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seivers 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Seivers. 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 398 military records available for the last name Seivers. For the veterans among your Seivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seivers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Seivers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seivers in 1958 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seivers 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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