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Shivar Family History

Shivar Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English and Irish Chivers.

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


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Where is the Shivar family from?

You can see how Shivar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shivar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shivar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Shivar families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shivar's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Shivar families in 1891.
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What did your Shivar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shivar. 48% of Shivar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shivar women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Shivar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Shivar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shivar. 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 256 military records available for the last name Shivar. For the veterans among your Shivar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shivar lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Shivar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shivar in 1954 was 34, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shivar 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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