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Ivill Family History

Ivill Surname Meaning

from a pet form of the Old French personal name Iva feminine form of Ivo. Compare Ive.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ivill family from?

You can see how Ivill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ivill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Ivill families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Ivill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ivill families in 1891.
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What did your Ivill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ivill. 82% of Ivill 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
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ivill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivill 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Ivill. 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 150 military records available for the last name Ivill. For the veterans among your Ivill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ivill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ivill in 1967 was 81, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivill 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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