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Zivin Family History

Zivin 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: Divin, Bivin, Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Kivi, Levin, Nevin, Devin, Civil

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Where is the Zivin family from?

You can see how Zivin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zivin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Zivin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zivin families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zivin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zivin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zivin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zivin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zivin. 34% of Zivin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Zivin women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Zivin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Zivin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zivin 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Zivin. 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 35 military records available for the last name Zivin. For the veterans among your Zivin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zivin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zivin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zivin in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2002.

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