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Syverson Family History

Syverson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Syversen or Syvertsen or of the very rare Swedish cognates Syversson and Syvertsson.

Compare Siverson and Syvertson.

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


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Where is the Syverson family from?

You can see how Syverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syverson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Syverson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Syverson families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Syverson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Syverson families in 1891.
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What did your Syverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Syverson. 100% of Syverson 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Syverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syverson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Syverson. 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 Syverson. For the veterans among your Syverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syverson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Syverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Syverson in 1954 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syverson 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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