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Gavison Family History

Gavison 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: Davison, Gavin, Faison, Maison, Davidson, Gavigan, Raison, Gavino

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Where is the Gavison family from?

You can see how Gavison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gavison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gavison family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavison's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gavison families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Gavison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavison 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gavison. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gavison. For the veterans among your Gavison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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