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Shivery Family History

Shivery 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: Shively, Shiver, Shivers, Whinery, Skiver, Shier, Shirey, Stivers

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Where is the Shivery family from?

You can see how Shivery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shivery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shivery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Shivery families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shivery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shivery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shivery 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 Shivery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shivery. 100% of Shivery 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Shivery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivery 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Shivery. 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 275 military records available for the last name Shivery. For the veterans among your Shivery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shivery lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shivery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shivery in 1950 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shivery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shivery 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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