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Gilvar Family History

Gilvar 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: Vilar, Silver, Villar, Galvan, Giller, Gillard, Gilmer, Vivar, Pillar

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Where is the Gilvar family from?

You can see how Gilvar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilvar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilvar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilvar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gilvar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilvar 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 46 census records available for the last name Gilvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilvar 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gilvar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gilvar. For the veterans among your Gilvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilvar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Gilvar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gilvar in 1975 was 74, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilvar 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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