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Gavender Family History

Gavender 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: Lavender, Cavender, Gander, Tavenner, Arender, Calender, Gavenda

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Where is the Gavender family from?

You can see how Gavender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavender family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gavender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gavender family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavender's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gavender families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Gavender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavender 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 Gavender. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gavender. For the veterans among your Gavender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavender lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gavender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gavender in 1965 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavender 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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