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Ivinson Family History

Ivinson Surname Meaning

variant of Ivison with an intrusive -n-; see Iveson.

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


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Where is the Ivinson family from?

You can see how Ivinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ivinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Ivinson families living in Cumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ivinson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Ivinson families in 1891.
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What did your Ivinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ivinson. 67% of Ivinson men worked as a Farmer and 92% of Ivinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ivinson were Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%

What Ivinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ivinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivinson 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Ivinson. 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 127 military records available for the last name Ivinson. For the veterans among your Ivinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivinson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ivinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ivinson in 1963 was 47, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ivinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivinson 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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