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Gavich Family History

Gavich 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: Savich, Pavich, Gavin, Kalich, Gasch, Slavich, Lasich, Gleich, Barich

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Where is the Gavich family from?

You can see how Gavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gavich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gavich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gavich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavich 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gavich. 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 Gavich. For the veterans among your Gavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Gavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gavich in 1963 was 48, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavich 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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