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Gevaux Family History

Gevaux Surname Meaning

from Jouveau a derivative of jouve a southern form of jeune ‘young’

probably used originally to distinguish between the younger of two female bearers of the same given name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gevaux family from?

You can see how Gevaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevaux family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gevaux families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gevaux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gevaux families in 1891.
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What did your Gevaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter (shipyard and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gevaux. 100% of Gevaux men worked as a Carpenter (shipyard and 100% of Gevaux women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter (shipyard
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Gevaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevaux 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gevaux. 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 75 military records available for the last name Gevaux. For the veterans among your Gevaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevaux lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Gevaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gevaux in 1975 was 82, and 26 in 1989.

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