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Shivor Family History

Shivor 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: Shivar, Shiver, Skiver, Shor, Shier, Shaver, Shirer, Shives, Shover

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Where is the Shivor family from?

You can see how Shivor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shivor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shivor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shivor family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Shivor's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Shivor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shivor 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 60 census records available for the last name Shivor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivor 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Shivor. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shivor. For the veterans among your Shivor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shivor lifespan?

Average Shivor life expectancy in 1967 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shivor 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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