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Givs Family History

Givs 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: Gips, Gies, Gill, Giles, Lis, Biss, Ries, Kivi, Livas, Giove

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Where is the Givs family from?

You can see how Givs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Givs family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Givs's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Givs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Givs ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Givs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givs 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Givs. 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 Givs. For the veterans among your Givs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givs lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Givs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Givs in 1987 was 78, and 61 in 2002.

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