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Shive Family History

Shive Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Schijve, a nickname for someone who plays checkers

or topographic name for some living near an area where peat is extracted.

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


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Where is the Shive family from?

You can see how Shive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shive family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shive families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Shive families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shive's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Shive families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shive surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shive ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shive. 100% of Shive women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shive 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Shive. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shive. For the veterans among your Shive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shive lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shive in 1952 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shive 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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