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Lievers Family History

Lievers 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: Livers, Lievens, Sievers, Levers, Lever, Rivers, Nieves, Evers

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Where is the Lievers family from?

You can see how Lievers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lievers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lievers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lievers families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lievers's in USA. California had the highest population of Lievers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lievers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lievers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Agent was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lievers. 100% of Lievers men worked as an Agent. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Agent
    100%
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Lievers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lievers 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Lievers. 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 98 military records available for the last name Lievers. For the veterans among your Lievers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lievers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lievers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lievers in 1965 was 75, and 48 in 2004.

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