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Gavalyas Family History

Gavalyas 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: Avalos, Gallas, Gavaghan, Galas, Davalos, Vavala, Galatas, Gulyas

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Where is the Gavalyas family from?

You can see how Gavalyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavalyas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gavalyas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavalyas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gavalyas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Gavalyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavalyas 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gavalyas. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gavalyas. For the veterans among your Gavalyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavalyas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Gavalyas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gavalyas in 1969 was 74, and 103 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavalyas 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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