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Ivimey Family History

Ivimey 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: Viney, Diviney, Ivey, Ivie, Bailey, Grime, Prime, Vine, Aviles

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Where is the Ivimey family from?

You can see how Ivimey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivimey family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Ivimey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Ivimey families living in Hampshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ivimey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ivimey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivimey 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 Ivimey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ivimey. 82% of Ivimey 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%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Ivimey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ivimey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivimey 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Ivimey. 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 82 military records available for the last name Ivimey. For the veterans among your Ivimey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivimey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Ivimey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ivimey in 1964 was 68, and 98 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ivimey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivimey 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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