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Guivens Family History

Guivens 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, Ivens, Guiles, Given, Givans, Bivens, Givins, Divens, Nivens

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Where is the Guivens family from?

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

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What is the average Guivens lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Guivens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Guivens in 1974 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guivens 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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