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Givey Family History

Givey 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: Given, Ivey, Giles, Giove, Diver, Iley, Vey, Riley, Ives, Gailey

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Where is the Givey family from?

You can see how Givey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Givey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Givey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Givey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Givey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Givey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Givey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Givey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Givey. For the veterans among your Givey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givey lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Givey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Givey in 1976 was 65, and 95 in 2002.

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