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Gevedon Family History

Gevedon Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Gévaudan (see Gevaudan). See also Jividen.

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


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Where is the Gevedon family from?

You can see how Gevedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevedon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gevedon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Gevedon families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gevedon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gevedon families in 1891.
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What did your Gevedon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gevedon. 35% of Gevedon men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farming
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Gevedon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Gevedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevedon 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gevedon. 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 163 military records available for the last name Gevedon. For the veterans among your Gevedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevedon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gevedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gevedon in 1957 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevedon 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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