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Ivey Family History

Ivey Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): of Norman origin a habitational name from Ivoy in Cher in Normandy.

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


Similar surnames: Ives, Viney, Iley, Irey, Wiley, Avery, Drey, Eavey, Irby, Bovey

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Where is the Ivey family from?

You can see how Ivey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ivey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 260 Ivey families living in Cornwall. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ivey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Ivey families in 1891.
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What did your Ivey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ivey. 17% of Ivey men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Ivey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ivey were Carpenter and Private Means. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farmer Retired
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    2%
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Census Records

There are 78,000 census records available for the last name Ivey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivey 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Ivey. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Ivey. For the veterans among your Ivey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivey lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Ivey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ivey in 1940 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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