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Blivens Family History

Blivens 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: Bivens, Blevens, Bliven, Levens, Livers, Blevins, Lievens, Ivens

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Where is the Blivens family from?

You can see how Blivens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blivens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blivens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Blivens families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blivens's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Blivens families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blivens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blivens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blivens. 37% of Blivens men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Com Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

What Blivens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Blivens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blivens 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Blivens. 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 89 military records available for the last name Blivens. For the veterans among your Blivens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blivens lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Blivens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blivens in 1975 was 78, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blivens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blivens 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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