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Civin Family History

Civin 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: Civil, Covin, Divin, Cavin, Bivin, Gavin, Cain, Savin, Lavin, Kivi

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Where is the Civin family from?

You can see how Civin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Civin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Civin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Civin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Civin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Civin 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 118 census records available for the last name Civin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Civin 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Civin. 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 28 military records available for the last name Civin. For the veterans among your Civin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Civin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Civin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Civin in 1967 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Civin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Civin 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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