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Siva Family History

Siva Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Shiva.

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


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Where is the Siva family from?

You can see how Siva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siva family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Siva families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Siva's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Siva families in 1891.
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What did your Siva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siva. 65% of Siva men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Labroer
    12%

What Siva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siva 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Siva. 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 185 military records available for the last name Siva. For the veterans among your Siva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siva lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Siva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Siva in 1969 was 68, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siva 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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