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Ivans Family History

Ivans Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Oxfordshire): variant of Evans.

In some cases also an Americanized form of Slovenian Ivanc and also of some other Slavic patronymics from the personal name Ivan.

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


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Where is the Ivans family from?

You can see how Ivans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ivans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Ivans families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Ivans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ivans families in 1891.
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What did your Ivans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ivans. 100% of Ivans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Ivans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivans 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Ivans. 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 875 military records available for the last name Ivans. For the veterans among your Ivans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ivans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ivans in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivans 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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