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Givhan Family History

Givhan Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Irish and Scottish Given. This surname is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Givhan family from?

You can see how Givhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Givhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Givhan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Givhan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Givhan families in 1891.
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What did your Givhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Givhan. 40% of Givhan men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Givhan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Givhan were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Field Hand
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Givhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givhan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Givhan. 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 253 military records available for the last name Givhan. For the veterans among your Givhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givhan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Givhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Givhan in 1946 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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