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Gevat Family History

Gevat 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: Geist, Neat, Levant, Great, Leva, Devan, Govan, Gera, Gent, Gean

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Where is the Gevat family from?

You can see how Gevat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gevat families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Gevat family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Gevat's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Gevat families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Gevat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevat 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gevat. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gevat. For the veterans among your Gevat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevat lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Gevat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gevat in 1976 was 62, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevat 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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