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Livers Name Meaning

Variant of Dutch Lievers, a patronymic from the old personal name Liever, of Germanic origin, composed of the elements lief ‘dear’ + hari, heri ‘army’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lyvers, Linders, Ivers, Lever, Lier, Libert, Rivers, Lavers, Lovern

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Livers Family Origin

Where is the Livers family from?

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You can see how Livers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Livers families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Livers families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Livers's in the UK. Essex had the highest population of Livers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Livers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Livers Family Occupations

What did your Livers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Livers. 15% of Livers men worked as a Carpenter and 60% of Livers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Livers were Music Publishers Assistant Editorial Bork (unemployed) and Shorthand Typist

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Colliery Hewer Hw Below
    15%
  • Concentrated Food Crap
    15%
  • Music Publishers Assistant Editorial Bork (unemployed)
    15%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Formerly Umployed As Visiting Manicurist
    10%
  • Parschial Work Church Army Sister
    10%
  • Shorthand Typist
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Livers Historical Records

What Livers family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Livers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 511 immigration records available for the last name Livers. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Livers. For the veterans among your Livers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Livers Life Expectancy

What is the average Livers lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Livers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Livers in 1954 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Livers 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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