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Giaver Family History

Giaver 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: Graver, Gaver, Beaver, Grave, Haver, Gaber, Gitter, Silver, Giove

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Where is the Giaver family from?

You can see how Giaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giaver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giaver family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Giaver's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Giaver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giaver 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 39 census records available for the last name Giaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giaver 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Giaver. 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 32 military records available for the last name Giaver. For the veterans among your Giaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giaver lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Giaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Giaver in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giaver 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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