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Gevaerts Family History

Gevaerts 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: Evarts, Everts, Geerts, Evers, Gellert, Nevers, Nevares, Geisert

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Where is the Gevaerts family from?

You can see how Gevaerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevaerts family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Gevaerts families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gevaerts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gevaerts families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gevaerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevaerts 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Gevaerts. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gevaerts. For the veterans among your Gevaerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevaerts lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Gevaerts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gevaerts in 1982 was 79, and 94 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevaerts 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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