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Ivor Family History

Ivor Surname Meaning

variant of Iver (1). reduced form of McIvor. see Ever.

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


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Where is the Ivor family from?

You can see how Ivor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ivor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ivor families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ivor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ivor families in 1891.
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What did your Ivor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ivor. 100% of Ivor 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ivor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivor 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 981 immigration records available for the last name Ivor. 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 293 military records available for the last name Ivor. For the veterans among your Ivor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivor lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Ivor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ivor in 1999 was 83, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivor 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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