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Giwa Family History

Giwa Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): Yoruba name of unexplained etymology.

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


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You can see how Giwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giwa family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Giwa family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Giwa's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Giwa families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Giwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giwa 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 Giwa. 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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There are 45 military records available for the last name Giwa. For the veterans among your Giwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giwa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Giwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Giwa in 1973 was 78, and 39 in 2004.

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