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Gilvear Family History

Gilvear Surname Meaning

see Gilliver.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gilvear family from?

You can see how Gilvear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilvear family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Gilvear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Gilvear families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gilvear's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gilvear families in 1891.
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What did your Gilvear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coppersmith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilvear. 100% of Gilvear men worked as a Coppersmith and 100% of Gilvear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coppersmith
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gilvear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Gilvear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilvear 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Gilvear. 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 95 military records available for the last name Gilvear. For the veterans among your Gilvear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilvear lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gilvear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gilvear in 1970 was 84, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilvear 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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