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Livan Family History

Livan 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: Lian, Livas, Ivan, Linan, Levan, Lavan, Divan, Givan, Lovan, Liang

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Where is the Livan family from?

You can see how Livan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Livan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Livan family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Livan's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Livan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Livan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Livan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livan 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Livan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Livan. For the veterans among your Livan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Livan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Livan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Livan in 1982 was 80, and 77 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Livan 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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