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Lyvers Family History

Lyvers Surname Meaning

Altered form of Flemish or Dutch Lievers (see Livers).

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


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Where is the Lyvers family from?

You can see how Lyvers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyvers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lyvers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lyvers families living in Channel Islands. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lyvers's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Lyvers families in 1891.
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What did your Lyvers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lyvers. 28% of Lyvers men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Lyvers women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lyvers were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Plumber
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bottling Whirley
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Lyvers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyvers 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Lyvers. 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 156 military records available for the last name Lyvers. For the veterans among your Lyvers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyvers lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lyvers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lyvers in 1954 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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