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Givian Family History

Givian 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: Vivian, Givhan, Givan, Gavin, Gioia, Timian, Milian, Ivan, Govan

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Where is the Givian family from?

You can see how Givian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givian family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Givian families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Givian's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Givian families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Givian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givian 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Givian. 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 86 military records available for the last name Givian. For the veterans among your Givian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givian lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Givian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Givian in 1975 was 57, and 65 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Givian 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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