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Gevin Family History

Gevin 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: Gavin, Levin, Nevin, Devin, Kevin, Genin, Gervin, Gelin, Sevin

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Where is the Gevin family from?

You can see how Gevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gevin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gevin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gevin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gevin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gevin 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 Gevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gevin. 25% of Gevin men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Gevin women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gevin were Foreman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevin 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Gevin. 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 144 military records available for the last name Gevin. For the veterans among your Gevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gevin in 1964 was 74, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gevin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevin 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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