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Girven Family History

Girven Surname Meaning

see Girvan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Girven family from?

You can see how Girven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Girven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Girven families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Girven's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Girven families in 1891.
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What did your Girven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Girven. 100% of Girven 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Girven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girven 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Girven. 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 333 military records available for the last name Girven. For the veterans among your Girven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girven lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Girven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Girven in 1964 was 60, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girven 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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