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Origins of the Sivyer surname

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Where do most Sivyers live?

In 1921, most Sivyers lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Sivyers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,790 records for the Sivyer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1843.

Who were Sivyers most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Sivyer first names?

  • William
  • George
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Sivyers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Sivyers in 1921
Laundress

14

General Servant Domestic

11

Domestic Servant

7

Cook Domestic

6

House Servant

6

Common Male occupations for Sivyers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

48

Farm Labourer

26

General Labourer

13

Carter On Farm

10

Bricklayer

8

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