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Bivenour Family History

Bivenour 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: Ridenour, Ritenour, Biener, Ridenhour, Bivens, Rivenburg, Cohenour

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Where is the Bivenour family from?

You can see how Bivenour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bivenour family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bivenour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bivenour families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bivenour's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bivenour families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Bivenour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bivenour 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bivenour. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bivenour. For the veterans among your Bivenour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bivenour lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1989, in the United States, Bivenour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bivenour in 1962 was 56, and 73 in 1989.

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