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Gevaert Family History

Gevaert 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: Gellert, Geisert, Levert, Gernert, Gessert, Evert, Govert, Geppert

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Where is the Gevaert family from?

You can see how Gevaert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevaert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gevaert family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gevaert's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gevaert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gevaert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Gevaert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevaert 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Gevaert. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gevaert. For the veterans among your Gevaert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevaert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gevaert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gevaert in 1959 was 58, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevaert 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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