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Givre Family History

Givre 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: Giere, Gire, Gore, Giove, Wire, Giro, Pitre, Fiore, Gille, Gipe

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Where is the Givre family from?

You can see how Givre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Givre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Givre families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Givre's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Givre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Givre ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Givre ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Givre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givre 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Givre. 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 55 military records available for the last name Givre. For the veterans among your Givre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givre lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Givre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Givre in 1973 was 70, and 97 in 2004.

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