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Gavish Family History

Gavish Surname 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: Gavin, Ganesh, Avis, Gladish, Gash, Barish, Savich, Fabish, Danish

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Where is the Gavish family from?

You can see how Gavish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavish family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gavish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gavish family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gavish families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Gavish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavish 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gavish. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gavish. For the veterans among your Gavish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavish lifespan?

Average Gavish life expectancy in 1979 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavish 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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