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Bivers Family History

Bivers Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rivers, Livers, Ivers, Bivens, Biers, Bevers, Divers, Sivers, Bier

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Where is the Bivers family from?

You can see how Bivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bivers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bivers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Bivers family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bivers's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Bivers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bivers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Bivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bivers 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bivers. 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 30 military records available for the last name Bivers. For the veterans among your Bivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bivers lifespan?

Average Bivers life expectancy in 1968 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bivers ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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