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Pivar Family History

Pivar 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: Vivar, Piver, Piva, Pilar, Vilar, Pear, Pilat, Livas, Diver, Bitar

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Where is the Pivar family from?

You can see how Pivar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pivar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pivar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pivar family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pivar's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pivar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pivar 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 Pivar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sectary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pivar. 58% of Pivar men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pivar women worked as a Sectary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Proprietor
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sectary
    100%

What Pivar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Pivar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pivar 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Pivar. 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 66 military records available for the last name Pivar. For the veterans among your Pivar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pivar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pivar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pivar in 1965 was 61, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pivar 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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