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Girvin Name Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Girvan .

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


Similar surnames: Girvan, Gilvin, Givan, Ervin, Givins, Kirvin, Kirwin, Garvie, Irvan

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Where is the Girvin family from?

You can see how Girvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Girvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Girvin families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Girvin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Girvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Girvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Girvin. 87% of Girvin 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
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Girvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girvin 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 Girvin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Girvin. For the veterans among your Girvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girvin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Girvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Girvin in 1952 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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