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Tiveney Family History

Tiveney 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: Coveney, Tierney, Diviney, Timoney, Tinney, Diveley, Livesey, Deveney

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Where is the Tiveney family from?

You can see how Tiveney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiveney family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Tiveney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tiveney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tiveney families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Tiveney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiveney 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 Tiveney. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tiveney. For the veterans among your Tiveney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiveney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiveney 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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