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Gavina Family History

Gavina Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form (Gaviña) of Gabiña a topographic name from gabiña ‘grove of bilberry bushes’.

Portuguese and Hispanic (mainly Philippines): nickname from Portuguese and Spanish gavina ‘seagull’ a derivative of Latin gavia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gavina family from?

You can see how Gavina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gavina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gavina families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavina's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gavina families in 1891.
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What did your Gavina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gavina. 100% of Gavina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gavina women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gavina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Gavina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavina 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Gavina. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gavina. For the veterans among your Gavina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavina lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gavina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gavina in 1964 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavina 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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