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Hive Family History

Hive 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: Hove, Hine, Hire, Hite, Shive, Hice, Hime, Hise, Hile, Pike

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Where is the Hive family from?

You can see how Hive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hive family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hive families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hive families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hive's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hive families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hive 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 Hive ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hive. 100% of Hive 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%

What Hive family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Hive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hive 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Hive. 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 81 military records available for the last name Hive. For the veterans among your Hive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hive lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Hive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hive in 1974 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hive

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hive 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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