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Livings Family History

Livings Surname Meaning

English: variant of Living with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Livings family from?

You can see how Livings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Livings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Livings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Livings families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Livings's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Livings families in 1911.
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What did your Livings ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Livings. 100% of Livings men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Livings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Livings 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Livings. 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 904 military records available for the last name Livings. For the veterans among your Livings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Livings lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Livings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Livings in 1960 was 46, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Livings 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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