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Ivener Family History

Ivener 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: Vener, Venner, Venier, Diener, Biener, Wisener, Viner, Kiener, Haener

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Where is the Ivener family from?

You can see how Ivener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivener family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Ivener families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Ivener family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ivener's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ivener families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivener 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 Ivener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ivener. 44% of Ivener men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Owner
    8%

What Ivener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Ivener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivener 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ivener. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ivener. For the veterans among your Ivener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivener lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ivener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ivener in 1969 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ivener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivener 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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