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Livisay Family History

Livisay 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: Livesay, Lindsay, Livsey, Livesey, Livas, Lindsey, Loveday, Levitsky

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Where is the Livisay family from?

You can see how Livisay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livisay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Livisay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Livisay families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Livisay's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Livisay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Livisay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Livisay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Livisay. 56% of Livisay men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Livisay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livisay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Livisay. 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 40 military records available for the last name Livisay. For the veterans among your Livisay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Livisay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Livisay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Livisay in 1962 was 66, and 49 in 2004.

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