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Civins Family History

Civins 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: Divins, Bivins, Givins, Cavins, Ivins, Civil, Levins, Cirino, Sivils

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Where is the Civins family from?

You can see how Civins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Civins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Civins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Civins families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Civins's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Civins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Civins 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 Civins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Civins. 100% of Civins men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Civins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Civins 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Civins. 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 17 military records available for the last name Civins. For the veterans among your Civins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Civins lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Civins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Civins in 1971 was 90, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Civins 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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