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Shivy Family History

Shivy 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: Shive, Shi, Shima, Shim, Sliva, Shin, Shine, Shier, Shire, Shively

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Where is the Shivy family from?

You can see how Shivy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shivy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shivy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Shivy families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shivy's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Shivy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shivy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shivy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shivy. 34% of Shivy men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Shivy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Shivy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shivy. 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 107 military records available for the last name Shivy. For the veterans among your Shivy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shivy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shivy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shivy in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2002.

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