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Givin Family History

Givin 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: Gavin, Gilvin, Divin, Given, Givan, Girvin, Givins, Bivin, Gioia

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Where is the Givin family from?

You can see how Givin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Givin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Givin families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Givin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Givin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Givin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Givin. 100% of Givin 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%

What Givin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Givin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givin 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Givin. 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 682 military records available for the last name Givin. For the veterans among your Givin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Givin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Givin in 1963 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Givin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Givin 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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