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Ivell Family History

Ivell Surname Meaning

see Ivill. see Ifield.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ivell family from?

You can see how Ivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ivell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ivell families living in Kent. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ivell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ivell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ivell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Operative Cotton Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ivell. 60% of Ivell men worked as an Operative Cotton Spinner and 100% of Ivell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Operative Cotton Spinner
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ivell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Ivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivell 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ivell. 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 79 military records available for the last name Ivell. For the veterans among your Ivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ivell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ivell in 1956 was 65, and 89 in 2003.

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