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Tivener Family History

Tivener 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: Diener, Tickner, Biener, Wisener, Tavenner, Kiener, Tinner, Wiener

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Where is the Tivener family from?

You can see how Tivener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tivener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tivener families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tivener's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tivener families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Tivener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tivener 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tivener. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tivener. For the veterans among your Tivener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tivener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tivener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tivener in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tivener 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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