Sivert Fjarvik in Philadelphia

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Erling Myrbostad
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Sivert Fjarvik in Philadelphia

Legg inn av Erling Myrbostad » 15 mar 2011 22:04:19

I'm looking for information about Sivert Larssen Fjærvik, called Sivert Fjarvik in US. He was born in Halsa, Norway on 20 SEP 1900, parents Lars Sivertsen Fjærvik and wife Gurine Jakobsdatter.

Sivert emigrated in 1923 with destination Philadelphia, arrived at Ellis Island on 2 NOV 1923. He had an aunt in Philadelphia, Elise Fjarvik (called Alice in US). We have been told that Sivert worked as a foreman in a factory in Philadelphia. He became an american citizen on 24 JAN 1944, and died in Philadelphia in 1976.

I am interested in any kind of information about Sivert, was he married, any children? Any info in 1930 census or later? Where was he buried. Any information about him in the newspapers after his death? Any other information from his life in Philadelphia. It is very important for his relatives in Norway to find something. I hope someone out there can help me.

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Erling

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Re: Sivert Fjarvik in Philadelphia

Legg inn av Margit Bakke » 16 mar 2011 00:19:39

I do not think he ever married he is the only Fjarvik in the SSDI database.

1930 United States Federal Census
Name:Sievert Fjaink
Home in 1930:Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Age:30
Estimated Birth Year:abt 1900
Birthplace:
Norway
Relation to Head of House:Lodger
Race:White
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Education:
Military service:
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Parents' birthplace:
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Household Members:
Name
Age
Joseph Winokur
54
May Winokur
52
Hary Winokur
21
Shirley Winokur
19
Lorins Winokur
17
Marc Battles
29
Clara Battles
22
Leo Barasevicz
45
Sievert Fjaink
30
John Fjaink
21
Thomas Dirnn
49
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Re: Sivert Fjarvik in Philadelphia

Legg inn av Erling Myrbostad » 16 mar 2011 19:52:00

Thanks Margit,

You partly confirm what we thought, that he was not married. I guess the John Fjarvik in the cencus, age 21, must be his brother Jacob, eventhough the age should be 27, maybe the original says 27?. Anyway, Jacob emigrated earlier in 1923, but came later back to Norway, I don't know when, but it must be after 1930 since he is in the cencus.

I guess it is difficult to find Sivert later? Is there any records available for the actual graveyards, do you know? Or any other possible sources?

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Erling

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Re: Sivert Fjarvik in Philadelphia

Legg inn av Margit Bakke » 16 mar 2011 20:17:15

1930 census:
Du har ikke de nødvendige tillatelsene for å vise filene som er tilknyttet dette innlegget.
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Re: Sivert Fjarvik in Philadelphia

Legg inn av Margit Bakke » 16 mar 2011 20:50:54

Hei Erling!
There are people on the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness who do lookups in Philadelphia for obituaries. Contact one of them and see if they can find an obit for your Sivert. Sometimes they charge money, sometimes they do not.

http://www.raogk.org/pennsylv5.htm

You will have to give them this information:

Name: Sivert Fjarvik
SSN: 182-07-9976
Last Residence: 19136 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Born: 20 Sep 1900
Died: Oct 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)
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Re: Sivert Fjarvik in Philadelphia

Legg inn av Erling Myrbostad » 17 mar 2011 18:22:33

Thanks again, Margit. You are always able to help me out. I have allready made contact for the obit, we'll see if there is something to find.

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Erling

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