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Livesay Family History

Livesay Surname Meaning

English: variant of Livesey. This form of the surname is now very rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Livesay family from?

You can see how Livesay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livesay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Livesay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 106 Livesay families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Livesay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Livesay families in 1891.
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What did your Livesay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Livesay. 34% of Livesay men worked as a Retired and 79% of Livesay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Livesay were Schoolmaster and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    34%
  • Cotton Weaver
    34%
  • Schoolmaster
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Livesay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Livesay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livesay 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Livesay. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Livesay. For the veterans among your Livesay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Livesay lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Livesay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Livesay in 1950 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Livesay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Livesay 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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