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Hiveley Family History

Hiveley 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: Diveley, Hively, Shiveley, Highley, Shively, Hilley, Dively, Hindley

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Where is the Hiveley family from?

You can see how Hiveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiveley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiveley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Hiveley families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hiveley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hiveley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiveley 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 Hiveley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiveley. 50% of Hiveley men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hiveley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiveley were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Hiveley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hiveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiveley 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hiveley. 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 422 military records available for the last name Hiveley. For the veterans among your Hiveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiveley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hiveley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hiveley in 1964 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiveley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiveley 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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