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Tivnen Family History

Tivnen 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: Tivnan, Tippen, Tine, Tannen, Toivonen, Tilden, Ihnen, Linnen, Linen

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Where is the Tivnen family from?

You can see how Tivnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tivnen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tivnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tivnen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tivnen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tivnen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tivnen 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 Tivnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tivnen. 100% of Tivnen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tivnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Tivnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tivnen 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Tivnen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tivnen. For the veterans among your Tivnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tivnen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Tivnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tivnen in 1964 was 80, and 64 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tivnen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tivnen 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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