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Vivan Family History

Vivan 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: Ivan, Vivian, Vivar, Divan, Givan, Vivas, Vian, Vilar, Vila, Vilas

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Where is the Vivan family from?

You can see how Vivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vivan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Vivan families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Vivan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Vivan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vivan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vivan. 100% of Vivan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Vivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vivan 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Vivan. 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 54 military records available for the last name Vivan. For the veterans among your Vivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vivan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1966, in the United States, Vivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Vivan in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 1966.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vivan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vivan 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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