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Tivitt Family History

Tivitt 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: Trivitt, Trivett, Rivett, Kivett, Tritt, Gavitt, Savitt, Vitt, Nevitt

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Where is the Tivitt family from?

You can see how Tivitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tivitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tivitt family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Tivitt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tivitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tivitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Tivitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tivitt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tivitt. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tivitt. For the veterans among your Tivitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tivitt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Tivitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tivitt in 1969 was 79, and 50 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tivitt 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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