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Siverd Family History

Siverd 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: Sivert, Sivers, Siver, Rivers, Silver, Severo, Severn, Severe, Diver

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Where is the Siverd family from?

You can see how Siverd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siverd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siverd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Siverd families living in Essex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Siverd's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Siverd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siverd 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 did your Siverd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siverd. 50% of Siverd men worked as a Manager and 50% of Siverd women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siverd were Miner and Housewife.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Siverd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Siverd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siverd 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Siverd. 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 169 military records available for the last name Siverd. For the veterans among your Siverd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siverd lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Siverd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Siverd in 1967 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siverd 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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