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Livings Family History

Livings Surname Meaning

English: variant of Living with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Livings family from?

You can see how Livings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Livings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Livings families living in Essex. This was about 51% of all the recorded Livings's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Livings families in 1891.
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What did your Livings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Livings. 13% of Livings men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Livings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Livings were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • House Painter
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Livings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livings 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Livings. 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 904 military records available for the last name Livings. For the veterans among your Livings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Livings lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Livings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Livings in 1960 was 46, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Livings 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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