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Glivens Family History

Glivens 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, Levens, Livers, Lievens, Ivens, Likens, Given, Givans

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Where is the Glivens family from?

You can see how Glivens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glivens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glivens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Glivens family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Glivens's in USA. California had the highest population of Glivens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Glivens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glivens 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 Glivens. 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 22 military records available for the last name Glivens. For the veterans among your Glivens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glivens lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Glivens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Glivens in 1958 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glivens 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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