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Gauvin Family History

Gauvin Surname Meaning

French: variant of Gauvain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gauvin family from?

You can see how Gauvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gauvin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Gauvin families living in Channel Islands. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gauvin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Gauvin families in 1891.
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What did your Gauvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gauvin. 19% of Gauvin men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Gauvin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gauvin were Farmer and Winder.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Spooler
    9%
  • Winder
    7%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Gauvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauvin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gauvin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gauvin. For the veterans among your Gauvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauvin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gauvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gauvin in 1952 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauvin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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