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Ivery Family History

Ivery Name Meaning

English: variant of Ivory .

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


Similar surnames: Ivory, Avery, Ivey, Overy, Every, Ivers, Vary, Savery, Ivy, Kimery

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Where is the Ivery family from?

You can see how Ivery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ivery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Ivery families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ivery's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ivery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ivery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ivery. 39% of Ivery men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Ivery women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ivery were Truck Driver and Servant. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    23%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Servant
    6%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ivery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivery 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Ivery. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Ivery. For the veterans among your Ivery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivery lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ivery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ivery in 1951 was 31, and 63 in 2004.

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