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Tivis Family History

Tivis 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: Divis, Tavis, Tevis, Kivi, Livas, Civil, Avis, Levis, Travis, Ives

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Where is the Tivis family from?

You can see how Tivis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tivis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tivis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Tivis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tivis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tivis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tivis 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 Tivis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tivis. 40% of Tivis men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Tivis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tivis were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Tivis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tivis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tivis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Tivis. 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 390 military records available for the last name Tivis. For the veterans among your Tivis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tivis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Tivis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tivis in 1952 was 49, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tivis 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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