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Ivors Family History

Ivors 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: Ivory, Ivers, Rivers, Evers, Ives, Bors, Moors, Irons, Vorst, Fors

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Where is the Ivors family from?

You can see how Ivors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivors family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ivors families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ivors families living in Glamorgan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ivors's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Ivors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Ivors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivors 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ivors. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ivors. For the veterans among your Ivors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivors lifespan?

Average Ivors life expectancy in 1968 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivors 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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