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Ivorsen Family History

Ivorsen 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: Iversen, Iverson, Thorsen, Vossen, Vorse, Olsen, Norden, Corse, Oren

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Where is the Ivorsen family from?

You can see how Ivorsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivorsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ivorsen family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ivorsen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ivorsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivorsen 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 36 census records available for the last name Ivorsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivorsen 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 Ivorsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ivorsen. For the veterans among your Ivorsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivorsen lifespan?

Average Ivorsen life expectancy in 1999 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivorsen 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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