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Vivin Family History

Vivin 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: Vivian, Divin, Bivin, Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Kivi, Levin, Nevin, Devin

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Where is the Vivin family from?

You can see how Vivin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vivin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vivin families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Vivin's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Vivin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vivin 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 139 census records available for the last name Vivin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vivin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Vivin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vivin. For the veterans among your Vivin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vivin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Vivin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vivin in 1963 was 80, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vivin 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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