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Givney Family History

Givney Name 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: Gibney, Gidney, Givner, Sidney, Binney, Finney, Graney, Gosney

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Where is the Givney family from?

You can see how Givney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Givney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Givney families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Givney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Givney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Givney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Insurance Agent and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Givney. 100% of Givney men worked as an Insurance Agent and 100% of Givney women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Givney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givney 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Givney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 305 military records available for the last name Givney. For the veterans among your Givney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Givney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Givney in 1966 was 86, and 48 in 2003.

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