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Bivins Family History

Bivins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bevins.

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


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Where is the Bivins family from?

You can see how Bivins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bivins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bivins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Bivins families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bivins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bivins families in 1891.
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What did your Bivins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bivins. 100% of Bivins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Bivins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bivins 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Bivins. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bivins. For the veterans among your Bivins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bivins lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bivins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bivins in 1944 was 22, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bivins 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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