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Gevenson Family History

Gevenson 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: Evenson, Levenson, Evanson, Stevenson, Gevedon, Berenson, Benenson

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Where is the Gevenson family from?

You can see how Gevenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevenson family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Gevenson family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gevenson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gevenson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gevenson 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 Gevenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gevenson. 100% of Gevenson women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gevenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevenson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gevenson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gevenson. For the veterans among your Gevenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevenson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gevenson

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