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Seivert Name Meaning

German: variant of Sievert and in North America probably also an altered form of this. This surname is also found in Belgium (in the province of Luxembourg).

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


Similar surnames: Sivert, Seibert, Seifert, Sievert, Sever, Evert, Deibert, Sehnert

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Where is the Seivert family from?

You can see how Seivert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seivert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seivert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Seivert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Seivert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seivert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seivert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seivert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seivert. 23% of Seivert men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Seivert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seivert were Merchant and Secretary. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Merchant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seivert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seivert 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Seivert. 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 410 military records available for the last name Seivert. For the veterans among your Seivert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seivert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Seivert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Seivert in 1955 was 57, and 35 in 2004.

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