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Gevan Family History

Gevan 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: Devan, Govan, Gean, Evan, Levan, Bevan, Givan, Gavan, German, Gavin

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Where is the Gevan family from?

You can see how Gevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gevan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Gevan families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gevan's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Gevan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gevan 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 275 census records available for the last name Gevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevan 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gevan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gevan. For the veterans among your Gevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gevan in 1968 was 70, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevan 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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