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Bivin Family History

Bivin Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Bevan.

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


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Where is the Bivin family from?

You can see how Bivin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bivin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bivin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bivin families living in Northumberland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bivin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Bivin families in 1891.
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What did your Bivin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bivin. 28% of Bivin men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bivin women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bivin were Guard and Housework.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Guard
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Bivin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bivin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bivin 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Bivin. 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 540 military records available for the last name Bivin. For the veterans among your Bivin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bivin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bivin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bivin in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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