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Tivney Family History

Tivney 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: Tinney, Sidney, Torney, Binney, Tilley, Tawney, Tine, Finney, Turney

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Where is the Tivney family from?

You can see how Tivney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tivney family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Tivney family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Tivney's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Tivney families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Tivney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tivney 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Tivney. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tivney. For the veterans among your Tivney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tivney lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Tivney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tivney in 1972 was 70, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tivney 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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