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Livermore Name Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from Livermere in Suffolk. This is first found in the form Leuuremer (c. 1050) which suggests derivation from Old English lǣfer ‘rush reed’ + mere ‘lake’. However later forms consistently show i in the first syllable suggesting Old English lifer ‘liver’ referring either to the shape of the pond or to the coagulation of the water.

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


Similar surnames: Creekmore, Wedmore, Wilmore, Elmore, Liverpool, Livernois, Laverdure

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Where is the Livermore family from?

You can see how Livermore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livermore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Livermore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Livermore families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Livermore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Livermore families in 1911.
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What did your Livermore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Livermore. 43% of Livermore men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Livermore women worked as a Milliner. .

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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 1921

  • Machinist
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Milliner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Livermore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livermore 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Livermore. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Livermore. For the veterans among your Livermore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Livermore lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Livermore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Livermore in 1945 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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