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Tivnan Family History

Tivnan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Teimhneáin.

See Tynan a form in which the v (Irish mh) is no longer pronounced.

This surname has now died out in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Tivnan family from?

You can see how Tivnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tivnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tivnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Tivnan families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tivnan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tivnan families in 1891.
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What did your Tivnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tivnan. 28% of Tivnan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tivnan women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Tivnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tivnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tivnan 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Tivnan. 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 422 military records available for the last name Tivnan. For the veterans among your Tivnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tivnan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tivnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tivnan in 1956 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tivnan 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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