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Ivry Family History

Ivry 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, Ivey, Ivery, Ivy, Bury, Dery, Dury, Jury, Spry, Iley

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Where is the Ivry family from?

You can see how Ivry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ivry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ivry families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ivry's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Ivry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivry 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 Ivry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ivry. 33% of Ivry men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ivry women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Paperhanger
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Ivry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Ivry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivry 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ivry. 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 98 military records available for the last name Ivry. For the veterans among your Ivry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ivry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ivry in 1966 was 78, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivry 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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