This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gilvain family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gilvain Family History

Gilvain 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: Gilvin, Galvin, Galvan, Gilpin, Sylvain, Gillan, Gilman, Girvan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gilvain family from?

You can see how Gilvain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilvain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gilvain families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilvain's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gilvain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilvain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gilvain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Gilvain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilvain census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gilvain

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Gilvain. 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.

View all Gilvain immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Gilvain. For the veterans among your Gilvain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gilvain military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gilvain family history

Discover More

What is the average Gilvain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilvain 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilvain

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gilvain family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial