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Siver Family History

Siver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Siever or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Yiddish siver ‘grey’.

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


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Where is the Siver family from?

You can see how Siver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Siver families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Siver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Siver families in 1891.
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What did your Siver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Siver. 100% of Siver 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Siver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siver 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Siver. 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 835 military records available for the last name Siver. For the veterans among your Siver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siver lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Siver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Siver in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siver 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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