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Ivings Family History

Ivings Surname Meaning

variant of Ivins itself a variant of Evans.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ivings family from?

You can see how Ivings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ivings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Ivings families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ivings's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Ivings families in 1891.
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What did your Ivings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ivings. 67% of Ivings men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Ivings 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ivings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivings 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Ivings. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ivings. For the veterans among your Ivings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivings lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Ivings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ivings in 1976 was 19, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivings 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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