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Geving Family History

Geving Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Trøndelag probably a river name related to a word for mist in the waterfall.

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


Similar surnames: Guevin, Gelling, Meling, Ging, Gehring, Gelvin, Devins, Ewing, Gering

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Where is the Geving family from?

You can see how Geving families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geving family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geving families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Geving families living in Cheshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Geving's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Geving families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geving surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geving ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geving. 100% of Geving 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geving. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geving 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Geving. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 214 military records available for the last name Geving. For the veterans among your Geving ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geving lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geving life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Geving in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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