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Girvan Family History

Girvan Name Meaning

Scottish (Ayrshire and Lanarkshire): habitational name from Girvan in Ayrshire. See Girvin .

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


Similar surnames: Girvin, Givan, Govan, Gran, Gervin, Gargan, Givans, Girton, Irvan

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Where is the Girvan family from?

You can see how Girvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Girvan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 49 Girvan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 84% of all the recorded Girvan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Girvan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girvan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Girvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Girvan. 60% of Girvan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Girvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girvan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Girvan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Girvan. For the veterans among your Girvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girvan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Girvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Girvan in 1944 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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