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Lievens Family History

Lievens Surname Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: patronymic from the old personal name Lieven of ancient Germanic origin composed of the elements lief ‘dear’ + wine ‘friend’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lievens family from?

You can see how Lievens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lievens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lievens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Lievens families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lievens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lievens families in 1891.
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What did your Lievens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lievens. 100% of Lievens 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 937 census records available for the last name Lievens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lievens 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Lievens. 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 214 military records available for the last name Lievens. For the veterans among your Lievens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lievens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lievens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lievens in 1962 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lievens 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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