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Jivan Family History

Jivan 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: Ivan, Jian, Divan, Givan, Jiang, Jin, Qian, Lian, Livas, Dinan

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Where is the Jivan family from?

You can see how Jivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jivan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jivan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jivan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jivan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jivan 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 117 census records available for the last name Jivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jivan 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Jivan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jivan. For the veterans among your Jivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jivan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Jivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jivan in 1971 was 84, and 35 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jivan 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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