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Givham Family History

Givham 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: Gilham, Givhan, Witham, Winham, Higham, Isham, Gillham, Graham

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Where is the Givham family from?

You can see how Givham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Givham family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Givham's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Givham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givham 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 31 census records available for the last name Givham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givham 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Givham. 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 Givham. For the veterans among your Givham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givham lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Givham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Givham in 1970 was 77, and 92 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Givham 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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