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Sieveright Family History

Sieveright 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: Seabright, Sievert, Sebright, Searight, Seright, Seawright, Severin

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Where is the Sieveright family from?

You can see how Sieveright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieveright family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sieveright families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Sieveright family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sieveright's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sieveright families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sieveright 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 Sieveright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Sieveright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieveright 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Sieveright. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sieveright. For the veterans among your Sieveright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieveright lifespan?

Average Sieveright life expectancy in 2002 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sieveright 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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