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Ivanhoe Family History

Ivanhoe 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: Ivanov, Ivan, Vannoy, Van Hee, Evanson, Van Hoy, Vachon, Vano

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Where is the Ivanhoe family from?

You can see how Ivanhoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivanhoe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ivanhoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ivanhoe families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ivanhoe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ivanhoe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ivanhoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivanhoe 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Ivanhoe. 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 232 military records available for the last name Ivanhoe. For the veterans among your Ivanhoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivanhoe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ivanhoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ivanhoe in 1966 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivanhoe 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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