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Hivley Family History

Hivley 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: Hilley, Hiley, Sivley, Higley, Shivley, Halley, Hanley, Henley

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Where is the Hivley family from?

You can see how Hivley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hivley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hivley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hivley families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hivley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hivley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Hivley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hivley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hivley. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hivley. For the veterans among your Hivley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hivley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Hivley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hivley in 1972 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hivley 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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