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Ivons Family History

Ivons 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: Irons, Ivens, Ivans, Ivins, Avon, Ovens, Ivan, Ives, Hirons, Ivory

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Where is the Ivons family from?

You can see how Ivons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ivons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ivons families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ivons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ivons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivons 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 Ivons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ivons. 100% of Ivons 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Ivons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivons 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ivons. 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 59 military records available for the last name Ivons. For the veterans among your Ivons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivons lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ivons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ivons in 1968 was 71, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivons 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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