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Civit Family History

Civit 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: Civil, Kivi, Cubit, Dixit, Cilia, Kievit, Rivet, Cicio, Covin, Chait

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Where is the Civit family from?

You can see how Civit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Civit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Civit families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Civit family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Civit's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Civit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Civit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Civit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Civit 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Civit. 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 11 military records available for the last name Civit. For the veterans among your Civit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Civit lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Civit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Civit in 1969 was 75, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Civit 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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