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Ivington Family History

Ivington 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: Ovington, Covington, Livingston, Chivington, Kington, Bevington

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Where is the Ivington family from?

You can see how Ivington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Ivington families were found in USA in 1840, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ivington family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ivington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ivington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Ivington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivington 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ivington. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ivington. For the veterans among your Ivington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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