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Origins of the Hivey surname

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About the Hiveys

We have a total number of 238 records for people with the last name Hivey.

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Where do most Hiveys live?

In 1921, most Hiveys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hiveys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 205 records for the Hivey surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Hiveys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hiveys.

What are the most common Hivey first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Jane
  • Hannah

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Common jobs for Hiveys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hiveys in 1921
Milliner

3

At School

2

Book - Keeper

2

Student

2

Childrens Earnings

1

Common Male occupations for Hiveys in 1921
Basket Maker

2

Carter

2

Commercial Clerk

2

Farm Labourer

2

Sack Merchant

2

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