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Liveley Family History

Liveley 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: Lively, Diveley, Livesey, Livezey, Lindley, Lovely, Livesay, Dively

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Where is the Liveley family from?

You can see how Liveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liveley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Liveley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Liveley families living in Virginia. This was about 65% of all the recorded Liveley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Liveley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liveley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liveley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liveley. 46% of Liveley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Liveley women worked as a Home. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liveley 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Liveley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 249 military records available for the last name Liveley. For the veterans among your Liveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liveley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Liveley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Liveley in 1974 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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