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Shivner Family History

Shivner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shiner, Shiver, Shine, Whitner, Skiver, Skinner, Hiner, Shier, Seiner

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Where is the Shivner family from?

You can see how Shivner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shivner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shivner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shivner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shivner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shivner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shivner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Shivner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shivner. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shivner. For the veterans among your Shivner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shivner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Shivner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shivner in 1974 was 61, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shivner 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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