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Shiveley Family History

Shiveley Surname Meaning

Variant of Shively.

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


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Where is the Shiveley family from?

You can see how Shiveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiveley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiveley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shiveley family living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shiveley's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Shiveley families in 1891.
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What did your Shiveley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiveley. 40% of Shiveley men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Shiveley women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiveley were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Maid
    12%

What Shiveley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shiveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiveley 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Shiveley. 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 680 military records available for the last name Shiveley. For the veterans among your Shiveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiveley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shiveley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shiveley in 1957 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiveley 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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