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Gavar Family History

Gavar 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: Gaar, Navar, Gaver, Gavan, Gavin, Lazar, Haar, Gahan, Haver, Tatar

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Where is the Gavar family from?

You can see how Gavar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gavar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Gavar families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavar's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gavar families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gavar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavar 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gavar. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gavar. For the veterans among your Gavar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavar lifespan?

Average Gavar life expectancy in 1988 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavar 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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