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Gavalier Family History

Gavalier 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: Cavalier, Cavaliere, Gallier, Cavalieri, Galler, Chevalier, Gabler

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Where is the Gavalier family from?

You can see how Gavalier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavalier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gavalier family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavalier's in USA. California had the highest population of Gavalier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavalier 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 Gavalier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gavalier. 100% of Gavalier men worked as a Miner and 50% of Gavalier women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Twister
    50%

What Gavalier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gavalier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavalier 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gavalier. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gavalier. For the veterans among your Gavalier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavalier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gavalier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gavalier in 1970 was 48, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gavalier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavalier 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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