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Sivewright Family History

Sivewright Surname Meaning

see Sievewright.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sivewright family from?

You can see how Sivewright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivewright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sivewright families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Sivewright families living in Northumberland. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sivewright's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Sivewright families in 1891.
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What did your Sivewright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sivewright. 75% of Sivewright 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
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sivewright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivewright 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Sivewright. 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 388 military records available for the last name Sivewright. For the veterans among your Sivewright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivewright lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sivewright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sivewright in 1964 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivewright 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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