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Givson Family History

Givson 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: Gilson, Gibson, Gipson, Sibson, Lipson, Pinson, Sison, Bisson, Ipson

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Where is the Givson family from?

You can see how Givson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Givson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Givson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Givson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Givson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Givson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Givson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Givson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Givson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Givson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Givson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Givson. For the veterans among your Givson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Givson lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Givson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Givson in 1986 was 89, and 23 in 1996.

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