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Jivery Family History

Jivery 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: Ivery, Rivers, Lavery, Diver, Overy, Avery, Rivera, Ivory, Rivero

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jivery 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 Jivery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jivery. 100% of Jivery women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Jivery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jivery 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jivery. 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 Jivery. For the veterans among your Jivery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jivery lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Jivery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jivery in 1974 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jivery 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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