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Gavaldon Family History

Gavaldon Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Gabaldón (see Gabaldon).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gavaldon family from?

You can see how Gavaldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavaldon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gavaldon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Gavaldon families living in New Mexico. This was about 94% of all the recorded Gavaldon's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Gavaldon families in 1880.
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What did your Gavaldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gavaldon. 65% of Gavaldon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gavaldon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gavaldon were Lumber Piler and Seamstress.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Lumber Piler
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Gavaldon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Gavaldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavaldon 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Gavaldon. 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 125 military records available for the last name Gavaldon. For the veterans among your Gavaldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavaldon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gavaldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gavaldon in 1961 was 43, and 63 in 2004.

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