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Gdovin Family History

Gdovin 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, Galvin, Devin, Glavin, Govan, Dolin, Golin, Gobin, Gervin

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Where is the Gdovin family from?

You can see how Gdovin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gdovin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gdovin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gdovin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gdovin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gdovin families in 1891.
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What did your Gdovin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gdovin. 36% of Gdovin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gdovin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gdovin were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Labor
    24%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Gdovin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Gdovin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gdovin 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Gdovin. 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 163 military records available for the last name Gdovin. For the veterans among your Gdovin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gdovin lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Gdovin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gdovin in 1941 was 37, and 59 in 2004.

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