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Gavitte Family History

Gavitte 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: Gavette, Gavitt, Gravitte, Lafitte, Savitt, Gavett, Cavitt, Gravitt

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Where is the Gavitte family from?

You can see how Gavitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavitte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gavitte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gavitte families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gavitte's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gavitte families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Gavitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavitte 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gavitte. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gavitte. For the veterans among your Gavitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavitte lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gavitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gavitte in 1968 was 53, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavitte 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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