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Givan Family History

Givan Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish (Tyrone): shortened and altered form of Gaelic Mag Dhuibhín or Mag Dhuibhfhinn see Given.

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


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Where is the Givan family from?

You can see how Givan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Givan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Givan families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Givan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Givan families in 1891.
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What did your Givan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Givan. 50% of Givan men worked as a Chartered Accountant and 34% of Givan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Givan were Partner In Givan Besly co Llong Alexandria Egypt Insurance Agents and Domestic D.

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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

  • Chartered Accountant
    50%
  • Partner In Givan Besly co Llong Alexandria Egypt Insurance Agents
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Shorthand Typist Secretary
    34%
  • Domestic D
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 776 immigration records available for the last name Givan. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Givan. For the veterans among your Givan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Givan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Givan in 1962 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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