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Ivins Family History

Ivins Name Meaning

English: variant of Evans .

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


Similar surnames: Evins, Ivans, Bivins, Evens, Divins, Ivens, Bivens, Bivin, Givins

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Where is the Ivins family from?

You can see how Ivins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ivins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Ivins families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ivins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ivins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ivins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ivins. 23% of Ivins men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Ivins women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ivins were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • New Worker
    9%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Ivins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivins 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ivins. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ivins. For the veterans among your Ivins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivins lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ivins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ivins in 1953 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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