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Givein Family History

Givein 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: Given, Gavin, Gilpin, Rivlin, Gideon, Giffin, Gimlin, Grein, Giblin

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Where is the Givein family from?

You can see how Givein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Givein families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Givein families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Givein's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Givein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givein 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 16 census records available for the last name Givein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givein 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 Givein. 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 2 military records available for the last name Givein. For the veterans among your Givein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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