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Gorveatt Family History

Gorveatt 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: Gorbett, Horvat, Horvath, Corbett, Garnett, Lovett, Great, Morvant

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Where is the Gorveatt family from?

You can see how Gorveatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorveatt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gorveatt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Gorveatt families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorveatt's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Gorveatt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorveatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gorveatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gorveatt. 75% of Gorveatt men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farmers Son
    25%

What Gorveatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Gorveatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorveatt 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gorveatt. 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 Gorveatt. For the veterans among your Gorveatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorveatt lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Gorveatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gorveatt in 1986 was 80, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorveatt 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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