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Gevers Family History

Gevers 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: Evers, Nevers, Geers, Devers, Severs, Gebers, Levers, Bevers, Lever

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Where is the Gevers family from?

You can see how Gevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gevers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gevers families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gevers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gevers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gevers 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 Gevers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gevers. 100% of Gevers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevers 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Gevers. 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 466 military records available for the last name Gevers. For the veterans among your Gevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevers lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gevers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gevers in 1951 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gevers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevers 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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