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Givot Family History

Givot 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: Gift, Giro, Rivet, Picot, Gion, Giron, Gitt, Girt, Minot, Pilot

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Where is the Givot family from?

You can see how Givot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Givot family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Givot's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Givot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Givot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Actor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Givot. 100% of Givot men worked as an Actor. .

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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

  • Actor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Givot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givot 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Givot. 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 25 military records available for the last name Givot. For the veterans among your Givot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givot lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Givot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Givot in 1952 was 23, and 79 in 2004.

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