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Blivins Family History

Blivins 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: Blevins, Bivins, Levins, Boivin, Lovins, Livings, Divins, Bivens

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Where is the Blivins family from?

You can see how Blivins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blivins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blivins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Blivins families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Blivins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blivins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blivins 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 Blivins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blivins. 35% of Blivins men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Blivins women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blivins were Farming and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

What Blivins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Blivins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blivins 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Blivins. 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 72 military records available for the last name Blivins. For the veterans among your Blivins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blivins lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1974, in the United States, Blivins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Blivins in 1971 was 68, and 67 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blivins 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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