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Geving Family History

Geving Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Trøndelag probably a river name related to a word for mist in the waterfall.

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


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Where is the Geving family from?

You can see how Geving families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geving family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geving families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Geving families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Geving's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Geving families in 1911.
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What did your Geving ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geving. 36% of Geving men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Geving women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geving were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Geving family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geving. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geving 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Geving. 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 214 military records available for the last name Geving. For the veterans among your Geving ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geving lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Geving life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Geving in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geving 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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