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Gevinson Family History

Gevinson 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: Levinson, Evanson, Levison, Levinsohn, Evenson, Levenson, Genson

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Where is the Gevinson family from?

You can see how Gevinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevinson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gevinson families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Gevinson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gevinson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Gevinson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Gevinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevinson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gevinson. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gevinson. For the veterans among your Gevinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevinson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gevinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gevinson in 1968 was 70, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevinson 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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