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Givand Family History

Givand Name 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: Givans, Givan, Grand, Ivan, Govan, Piland, Gilland, Miland, Wiland

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Where is the Givand family from?

You can see how Givand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Givand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Givand family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Givand's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Givand families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Givand ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Givand ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Givand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givand 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Givand. 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 18 military records available for the last name Givand. For the veterans among your Givand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Givand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Givand in 1967 was 84, and 94 in 2000.

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