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Liven Family History

Liven 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: Leven, Lien, Laven, Liden, Linen, Given, Loven, Biven, Niven, Diven

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Where is the Liven family from?

You can see how Liven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Liven families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Liven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Liven families in 1891.
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What did your Liven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Liven. 100% of Liven 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 496 census records available for the last name Liven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liven 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Liven. 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 561 military records available for the last name Liven. For the veterans among your Liven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liven lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1986, in the United States, Liven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Liven in 1982 was 81, and 86 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liven 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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