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Jivins Family History

Jivins 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: Javins, Divins, Bivins, Givins, Ivins, Levins, Sivils, Ivens, Divis

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Where is the Jivins family from?

You can see how Jivins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jivins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jivins families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jivins's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Jivins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Jivins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jivins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jivins. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jivins. For the veterans among your Jivins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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