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Sivley Family History

Sivley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sifferle (see Siverly).

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


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Where is the Sivley family from?

You can see how Sivley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sivley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Sivley families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sivley's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Sivley families in 1891.
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What did your Sivley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sivley. 100% of Sivley 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Sivley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivley 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Sivley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sivley. For the veterans among your Sivley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sivley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sivley in 1955 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivley 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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