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Bivett Family History

Bivett 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: Rivett, Kivett, Brett, Privett, Lovett, Minett, Trivett, Binette

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Where is the Bivett family from?

You can see how Bivett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bivett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bivett family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bivett's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bivett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Bivett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bivett 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bivett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bivett. For the veterans among your Bivett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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