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Siverling Family History

Siverling Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of South German Seiferling a derivative of the personal name Seifer(t) a variant of Siegfried.

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


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Where is the Siverling family from?

You can see how Siverling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siverling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Siverling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Siverling family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Siverling's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Siverling families in 1891.
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What did your Siverling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siverling. 40% of Siverling men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Siverling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siverling were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

What Siverling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siverling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siverling 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Siverling. 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 339 military records available for the last name Siverling. For the veterans among your Siverling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siverling lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Siverling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Siverling in 1961 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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