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Ivie Family History

Ivie Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Ivey.

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


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Where is the Ivie family from?

You can see how Ivie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ivie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Ivie families living in Alberta. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ivie's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Ivie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivie 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 Ivie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ivie. 25% of Ivie men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Ivie women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ivie were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Waitress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ivie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivie 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Ivie. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ivie. For the veterans among your Ivie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivie lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ivie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ivie in 1945 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ivie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivie 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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