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Gevaudan Family History

Gevaudan Surname Meaning

French (Gévaudan): habitational name from Gévaudan a region in Lozère named after the Gabali a Gallic tribe.

Compare Gevedon and Jividen and also Givaudan.

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


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You can see how Gevaudan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevaudan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gevaudan families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gevaudan's in USA. California had the highest population of Gevaudan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gevaudan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevaudan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gevaudan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gevaudan. For the veterans among your Gevaudan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevaudan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Gevaudan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gevaudan in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2000.

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