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Givert Family History

Givert 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: Sivert, Govert, Gibert, Gilbert, Rivers, Diver, Gobert, Libert

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Where is the Givert family from?

You can see how Givert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Givert families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Givert families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Givert's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Givert families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Givert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Givert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givert 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Givert. 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 1 military records available for the last name Givert. For the veterans among your Givert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givert lifespan?

Average Givert life expectancy in 1991 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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