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Ivansen Family History

Ivansen 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: Vangen, Iversen, Gansen, Evanson, Evensen, Jansen, Hansen, Isaksen

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Where is the Ivansen family from?

You can see how Ivansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivansen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ivansen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ivansen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ivansen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ivansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivansen 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Ivansen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ivansen. For the veterans among your Ivansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivansen lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Ivansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ivansen in 1993 was 73, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivansen 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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