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Givvin Family History

Givvin 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: Gilvin, Girvin, Gavin, Galvin, Glavin, Gilpin, Rivlin, Gervin, Irvin

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Where is the Givvin family from?

You can see how Givvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givvin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Givvin families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Givvin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Givvin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Givvin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Givvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givvin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Givvin. 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 77 military records available for the last name Givvin. For the veterans among your Givvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givvin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Givvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Givvin in 1965 was 87, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Givvin 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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