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Girvan Family History

Girvan Surname Meaning

Scottish (Ayrshire and Lanarkshire): habitational name from Girvan in Ayrshire. See Girvin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Girvan family from?

You can see how Girvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Girvan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 20 Girvan families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Girvan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Girvan families in 1891.
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What did your Girvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stoker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Girvan. 50% of Girvan men worked as a Stoker and 100% of Girvan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stoker
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Girvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girvan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Girvan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Girvan. For the veterans among your Girvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girvan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Girvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Girvan in 1944 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girvan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girvan 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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