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Schivley Family History

Schivley 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: Shivley, Chipley, Schley, Shipley, Shirley, Schiller, Chisley

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Where is the Schivley family from?

You can see how Schivley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schivley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schivley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schivley family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schivley's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Schivley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schivley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schivley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Schivley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schivley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schivley. 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 77 military records available for the last name Schivley. For the veterans among your Schivley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schivley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Schivley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schivley in 1968 was 83, and 73 in 2003.

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