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Ivester Family History

Ivester Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): unexplained. This surname is common in GA and SC.

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


Similar surnames: Bester, Pester, Vester, Wagster, Jester, Chester, Silvester, Lester

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Where is the Ivester family from?

You can see how Ivester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ivester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ivester families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ivester's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Ivester families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ivester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ivester. 28% of Ivester men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Ivester women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ivester were Farm Operator and Housekeeper. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Farm Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    13%
  • Spinner
    13%
  • Winder
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ivester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivester 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Ivester. 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 Ivester. For the veterans among your Ivester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivester lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ivester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ivester in 1945 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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