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Geviss Family History

Geviss 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: Geiss, Geist, Weiss, Levis, Heiss, Reiss, Geis, Bevis, Levins, Gess

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Where is the Geviss family from?

You can see how Geviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geviss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geviss family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geviss's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Geviss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geviss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Geviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geviss 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Geviss. 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 military records available for the last name Geviss. For the veterans among your Geviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geviss lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Geviss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Geviss in 1956 was 55, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geviss 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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