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Siwy Family History

Siwy 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: Say, Sawa, Six, Spry, Niwa, Silk, Sica, Sippy, Slay, Sias

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Where is the Siwy family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siwy. 55% of Siwy 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
    55%
  • Presser
    19%
  • Trucker
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

What Siwy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Siwy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siwy 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Siwy. 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 128 military records available for the last name Siwy. For the veterans among your Siwy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siwy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Siwy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Siwy in 1962 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siwy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siwy 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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