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Syvert Family History

Syvert 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: Sivert, Syfert, Severt, Sybert, Severo, Severn, Severe, Syrett, Sever

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Where is the Syvert family from?

You can see how Syvert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syvert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Syvert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Syvert family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Syvert's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Syvert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syvert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Syvert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syvert 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Syvert. 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 22 military records available for the last name Syvert. For the veterans among your Syvert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syvert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Syvert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Syvert in 1964 was 78, and 51 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syvert 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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