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Nivins Family History

Nivins 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: Divins, Nevins, Bivins, Givins, Nivens, Ivins, Nevin, Levins, Sivils

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Where is the Nivins family from?

You can see how Nivins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nivins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nivins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Nivins families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nivins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nivins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nivins 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 Nivins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nivins. 75% of Nivins men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Nivins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Nivins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nivins 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Nivins. 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 182 military records available for the last name Nivins. For the veterans among your Nivins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nivins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nivins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nivins in 1970 was 90, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nivins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nivins 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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