This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Nivens family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Nivens Family History

Nivens Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Nevin.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Nivens family from?

You can see how Nivens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nivens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nivens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Nivens families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Nivens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nivens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nivens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Nivens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nivens. 29% of Nivens men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Nivens women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nivens were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

View Census Data for Nivens | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

What Nivens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nivens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nivens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Nivens

Passenger Lists

There are 249 immigration records available for the last name Nivens. 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.

View all Nivens immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nivens. For the veterans among your Nivens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Nivens military records

You've only scratched the surface of Nivens family history

Discover More

What is the average Nivens lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Nivens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Nivens in 1953 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nivens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nivens 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Nivens family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial