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Jivin Family History

Jivin 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: Divin, Bivin, Gavin, Jin, Savin, Lavin, Kivi, Levin, Nevin, Devin

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Jivin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jivin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jivin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Jivin. For the veterans among your Jivin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jivin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Jivin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jivin in 1975 was 75, and 56 in 1992.

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