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Gavanis Family History

Gavanis 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: Galanis, Alanis, Ganis, Avans, Galinis, Givans, Tavani, Avants, Gavan

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Where is the Gavanis family from?

You can see how Gavanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gavanis family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gavanis's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Gavanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavanis 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 Gavanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gavanis. 100% of Gavanis men 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gavanis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gavanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavanis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gavanis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gavanis. For the veterans among your Gavanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavanis lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1999, in the United States, Gavanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gavanis in 1950 was 38, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gavanis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavanis 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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