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Siwa Family History

Siwa 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: Sawa, Niwa, Sica, Sima, Sita, Sliwa, Sia, Sida, Sowa, Sala

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Where is the Siwa family from?

You can see how Siwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siwa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Siwa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Siwa family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Siwa's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Siwa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siwa 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 Siwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siwa. 100% of Siwa 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
    100%

What Siwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Siwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siwa 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Siwa. 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 97 military records available for the last name Siwa. For the veterans among your Siwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siwa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Siwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Siwa in 1963 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siwa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siwa 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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