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Sivert Family History

Sivert Surname Meaning

Swedish: from the personal name Sivert a variant of Sigvard which is a form of Old Norse Sigurthr from sigr ‘victory’ + varthr ‘guardian’.

In North America this surname may also be a shortened form of a patronymic derived from this name (see Sivertson).

Americanized form of German Sievert.

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


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Where is the Sivert family from?

You can see how Sivert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sivert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sivert families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sivert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sivert families in 1891.
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What did your Sivert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sivert. 38% of Sivert men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sivert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sivert were Farming 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    21%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sivert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivert 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Sivert. 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 458 military records available for the last name Sivert. For the veterans among your Sivert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sivert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sivert in 1958 was 52, and 60 in 2004.

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