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Seiver Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Siever .

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


Similar surnames: Seivers, Seifer, Seiber, Siver, Seiler, Seever, Seeger, Seiser

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Where is the Seiver family from?

You can see how Seiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seiver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Seiver families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Seiver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seiver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seiver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seiver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seiver. 100% of Seiver 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Seiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiver 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Seiver. 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 438 military records available for the last name Seiver. For the veterans among your Seiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiver lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Seiver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Seiver in 1962 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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