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Shivley Family History

Shivley Surname Meaning

Variant of Shively.

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


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Where is the Shivley family from?

You can see how Shivley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shivley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shivley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 54 Shivley families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Shivley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shivley families in 1880.
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What did your Shivley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shivley. 31% of Shivley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shivley women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Shivley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shivley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shivley 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shivley. 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 498 military records available for the last name Shivley. For the veterans among your Shivley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shivley lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Shivley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shivley in 1949 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shivley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shivley 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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