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Sivula Family History

Sivula 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: Kivela, Sekula, Savela, Mikula, Siuda, Nikula, Sivils, Silla, Sibila

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Where is the Sivula family from?

You can see how Sivula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Sivula families living in Massachusetts. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sivula's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sivula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivula 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 Sivula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sivula. 50% of Sivula men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Dentist
    30%
  • Miner
    20%

What Sivula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Sivula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivula 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Sivula. 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 115 military records available for the last name Sivula. For the veterans among your Sivula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivula lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sivula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sivula in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sivula

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivula 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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