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Livins Family History

Livins 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: Levins, Lovins, Livings, Divins, Bivins, Givins, Likins, Ivins

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Where is the Livins family from?

You can see how Livins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Livins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Livins family living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Livins's in United Kingdom. Somerset and 1 other county had the highest population of Livins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Livins 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 241 census records available for the last name Livins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livins 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Livins. 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 32 military records available for the last name Livins. For the veterans among your Livins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Livins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Livins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Livins in 1968 was 70, and 70 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Livins 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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