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Syvertsen Family History

Syvertsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Syvert a variant of Sivert. Compare Sivertsen and Syvertson.

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


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Where is the Syvertsen family from?

You can see how Syvertsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syvertsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Syvertsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Syvertsen families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Syvertsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Syvertsen families in 1891.
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What did your Syvertsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syvertsen. 17% of Syvertsen men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Syvertsen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Syvertsen were Cook and Clerk.

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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
    17%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    13%
  • Cook
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Syvertsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syvertsen 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Syvertsen. 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 378 military records available for the last name Syvertsen. For the veterans among your Syvertsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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