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Blivin Family History

Blivin 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: Boivin, Bliven, Bivin, Lavin, Blain, Levin, Slavin, Glavin, Flavin

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Where is the Blivin family from?

You can see how Blivin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blivin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Blivin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Blivin families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Blivin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blivin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blivin 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 831 census records available for the last name Blivin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blivin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Blivin. 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 152 military records available for the last name Blivin. For the veterans among your Blivin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blivin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Blivin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Blivin in 1969 was 69, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blivin 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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