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Slivey Family History

Slivey 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: Sliney, Spivey, Oliver, Sliva, Slivka, Clive, Slowey, Skiver, Sliker

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Where is the Slivey family from?

You can see how Slivey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slivey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Slivey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Slivey family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Slivey's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Slivey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slivey 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 Slivey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Slivey. 100% of Slivey 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%

What Slivey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Slivey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slivey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Slivey. 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 89 military records available for the last name Slivey. For the veterans among your Slivey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slivey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Slivey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Slivey in 1963 was 70, and 92 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Slivey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Slivey 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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