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Gevens Family History

Gevens 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: Levens, Givens, Devens, Evens, Nevens, Bevens, Leven, Ovens, Gresens

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Where is the Gevens family from?

You can see how Gevens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gevens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gevens families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gevens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gevens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gevens 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 Gevens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gevens. 29% of Gevens men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Gevens women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gevens were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    35%
  • Domestic
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Gevens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gevens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevens 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gevens. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gevens. For the veterans among your Gevens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Gevens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gevens in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevens 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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