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Givance Family History

Givance 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: Gigante, Vance, Vivanco, Givans, Givan, Glance, Gange, Lance, Grange

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Where is the Givance family from?

You can see how Givance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givance family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Givance families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Givance's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Givance families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givance 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 76 census records available for the last name Givance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givance 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Givance. 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 6 military records available for the last name Givance. For the veterans among your Givance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givance lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Givance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Givance in 1968 was 85, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Givance 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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