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Gavlin Family History

Gavlin 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, Gatlin, Havlin, Galin, Gamlin, Gallin, Gaulin, Garlin, Gravlin

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Where is the Gavlin family from?

You can see how Gavlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gavlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Gavlin families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavlin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gavlin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gavlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Doctor Of Optometry and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gavlin. 100% of Gavlin men worked as a Doctor Of Optometry and 100% of Gavlin women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Doctor Of Optometry
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Gavlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Gavlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavlin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gavlin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gavlin. For the veterans among your Gavlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavlin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gavlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gavlin in 1972 was 83, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavlin 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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