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Livingstone Family History

Livingstone Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Livingston.

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


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Where is the Livingstone family from?

You can see how Livingstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livingstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Livingstone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 332 Livingstone families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Livingstone's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Livingstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Livingstone 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 Livingstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Livingstone. 19% of Livingstone men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Livingstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Livingstone were Bricklayer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Medical Practitioner
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Livingstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78,000 census records available for the last name Livingstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livingstone 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Livingstone. 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 Livingstone. For the veterans among your Livingstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Livingstone lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Livingstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Livingstone in 1943 was 30, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Livingstone 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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