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Iven Family History

Iven 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: Aven, Iden, Ivan, Ives, Even, Iwen, Ivens, Given, Ivey, Iten

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Where is the Iven family from?

You can see how Iven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Iven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Iven families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Iven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Iven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iven 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 Iven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Iven. 100% of Iven women worked as a Domestic Worker.

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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

  • Domestic Worker
    100%

What Iven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Iven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iven 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Iven. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Iven. For the veterans among your Iven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Iven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Iven in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iven 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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