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Tivey Family History

Tivey Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a nickname from Yorkshire and Derbyshire dialect tivvy ‘to move about actively or at speed’.

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


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Where is the Tivey family from?

You can see how Tivey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tivey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tivey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Tivey families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tivey's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Tivey families in 1891.
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What did your Tivey 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 Tivey. 14% of Tivey men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Tivey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tivey were Table Knife Cutter and Net Mender.

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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
    14%
  • Gardeners Labourer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Table Knife Cutter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Net Mender
    2%

What Tivey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tivey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tivey 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Tivey. 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 668 military records available for the last name Tivey. For the veterans among your Tivey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tivey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tivey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tivey in 1964 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tivey 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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