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Geverd Family History

Geverd 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: Lever, Revere, Severo, Severn, Severe, Geyer, Evers, Geier, Gerard

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Where is the Geverd family from?

You can see how Geverd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geverd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geverd families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Geverd families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geverd's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Geverd families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Geverd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geverd 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Geverd. 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 38 military records available for the last name Geverd. For the veterans among your Geverd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geverd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Geverd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Geverd in 1962 was 55, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geverd 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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