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Giveins Family History

Giveins 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: Givens, Givins, Ivens, Given, Givans, Divins, Bivens, Bivins, Divens

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Where is the Giveins family from?

You can see how Giveins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giveins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Giveins families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Giveins's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Giveins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giveins 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 26 census records available for the last name Giveins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giveins 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Giveins. 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 18 military records available for the last name Giveins. For the veterans among your Giveins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giveins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Giveins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Giveins in 1962 was 74, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giveins 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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