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Jeven Family History

Jeven 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: Leven, Jelen, Even, Neve, Lever, Eden, Raven, Levin, Steven, Aven

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Where is the Jeven family from?

You can see how Jeven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jeven families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Jeven family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeven's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jeven families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeven 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 51 census records available for the last name Jeven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeven 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Jeven. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jeven. For the veterans among your Jeven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeven 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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