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Ivanson Family History

Ivanson 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: Evanson, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Iverson, Manson, Swanson

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Where is the Ivanson family from?

You can see how Ivanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivanson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ivanson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Ivanson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ivanson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ivanson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ivanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sadding Lever was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ivanson. 50% of Ivanson men worked as a Sadding Lever.

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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

  • Sadding Lever
    50%
  • Handyman
    50%

What Ivanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Ivanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivanson 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Ivanson. 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 107 military records available for the last name Ivanson. For the veterans among your Ivanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivanson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Ivanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ivanson in 1969 was 66, and 83 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ivanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivanson 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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