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Gavell Family History

Gavell 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: Gavel, Cavell, Lavell, Gravell, Savell, Gall, Gabel, Lavelle, Gesell

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Where is the Gavell family from?

You can see how Gavell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gavell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Gavell families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Gavell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gavell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavell 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 Gavell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gavell. 50% of Gavell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gavell women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gavell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Gavell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavell 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Gavell. 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 75 military records available for the last name Gavell. For the veterans among your Gavell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gavell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gavell in 1964 was 87, and 36 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavell 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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