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Gedvil Family History

Gedvil 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: Geddie, Godsil, Gervin, Weavil, Geil, Nevil, Geddis, Gelvin, Bevil

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Where is the Gedvil family from?

You can see how Gedvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedvil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gedvil family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gedvil's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gedvil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedvil 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 Gedvil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedvil. 100% of Gedvil men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Gedvil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gedvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedvil 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gedvil. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gedvil. For the veterans among your Gedvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedvil lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Gedvil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gedvil in 1973 was 65, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedvil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedvil 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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