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Nivers Family History

Nivers Name 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: Rivers, Nevers, Livers, Ivers, Niver, Divers, Sivers, Nivens, Nieves

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Where is the Nivers family from?

You can see how Nivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nivers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nivers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nivers families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nivers's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Nivers families in 1891.
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What did your Nivers ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nivers ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Nivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nivers 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nivers. 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 48 military records available for the last name Nivers. For the veterans among your Nivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nivers lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Nivers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Nivers in 1977 was 63, and 87 in 1996.

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