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Tivvis Family History

Tivvis 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: Travis, Tillis, Divis, Silvis, Tavis, Tevis, Timmis, Idris, Rivers

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Where is the Tivvis family from?

You can see how Tivvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tivvis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tivvis family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tivvis's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Tivvis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Tivvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tivvis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tivvis. 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 Tivvis. For the veterans among your Tivvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tivvis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Tivvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tivvis in 1964 was 66, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tivvis 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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