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Piver Family History

Piver Surname Meaning

French: variant of Pivert from pivert ‘green woodpecker’ a nickname based on some characteristic of this bird.

The surname Piver is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Piver family from?

You can see how Piver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Piver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Piver families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Piver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Piver families in 1891.
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What did your Piver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piver. 29% of Piver men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Piver women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piver were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Piver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piver 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Piver. 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 381 military records available for the last name Piver. For the veterans among your Piver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piver lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Piver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Piver in 1947 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piver 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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