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Givans Name Meaning

Irish (Tyrone) and Scottish (Lanarkshire and Ayrshire): variant of Givens .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Givan, Givens, Givins, Divins, Divan, Gavan, Gowans, Bivens, Divens

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Where is the Givans family from?

You can see how Givans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Givans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Givans families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Givans's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Givans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Givans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Givans. 49% of Givans men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Givans women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Givans were Fireman and Factory Worker. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Fireman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Factory Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Givans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givans 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Givans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 364 military records available for the last name Givans. For the veterans among your Givans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Givans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Givans in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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