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Edivan Family History

Edivan Surname 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: Divan, Dinan, Devan, Ivan, Edman, Redican, Evan, Divin, Edin, Givan

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Where is the Edivan family from?

You can see how Edivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edivan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Edivan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Edivan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Edivan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Edivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edivan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Edivan. 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 45 military records available for the last name Edivan. For the veterans among your Edivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edivan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Edivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Edivan in 1980 was 85, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edivan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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