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Pivin Family History

Pivin 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, Pepin, Savin, Lavin, Kivi, Pinn, Levin, Nevin

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Where is the Pivin family from?

You can see how Pivin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pivin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pivin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Pivin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pivin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pivin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pivin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pivin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pivin. 100% of Pivin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pivin women worked as a Housemaid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Pivin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pivin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pivin 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Pivin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pivin. For the veterans among your Pivin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pivin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pivin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pivin in 1963 was 77, and 19 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pivin 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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