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Livsey Family History

Livsey Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Livesey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Livesey, Linsey, Lifsey, Livezey, Lindsey, Lilley, Linzey, Lavey

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Where is the Livsey family from?

You can see how Livsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Livsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Livsey families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Livsey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Livsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Livsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Livsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Livsey. 16% of Livsey men worked as a Carpenter and 24% of Livsey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Livsey were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Librarian
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Livsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livsey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Livsey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Livsey. For the veterans among your Livsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Livsey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Livsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Livsey in 1960 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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