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Fivian Family History

Fivian Surname 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: Vivian, Fabian, Timian, Milian, Ivan, Kilian, Finan, Viviano, Favia

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Where is the Fivian family from?

You can see how Fivian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fivian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fivian family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fivian's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Fivian families in 1920.
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What did your Fivian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Student Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fivian. 100% of Fivian men worked as a Hotel Student Cook.

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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 1939

  • Hotel Student Cook
    100%

What Fivian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Fivian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fivian 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Fivian. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fivian. For the veterans among your Fivian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fivian lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Fivian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fivian in 1970 was 66, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fivian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fivian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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