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Ivery Family History

Ivery Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ivory.

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


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Where is the Ivery family from?

You can see how Ivery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ivery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Ivery families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Ivery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ivery families in 1891.
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What did your Ivery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ivery. 86% of Ivery 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
    86%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    15%

What Ivery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ivery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivery 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Ivery. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ivery. For the veterans among your Ivery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivery lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ivery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ivery in 1951 was 31, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ivery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivery 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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