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Living Family History

Living Surname Meaning

English:: from the Middle English personal name Leving Loving (Old English Lēofing Lȳfing derived by suffixation from lēof ‘dear beloved’).

Sometimes perhaps a variant of Lewin (which sometimes occurs as Levin) with -ing for -in.

The names were very likely confused.

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


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Where is the Living family from?

You can see how Living families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Living family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Living families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Living families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Living's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Living families in 1891.
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What did your Living ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Living. 100% of Living 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Living. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Living 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 941 immigration records available for the last name Living. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Living. For the veterans among your Living ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Living lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Living life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Living in 1953 was 40, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Living 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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