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Gevert Family History

Gevert 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: Levert, Evert, Govert, Severt, Gebert, Lever, Revere, Severo, Severn

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Where is the Gevert family from?

You can see how Gevert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gevert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Gevert families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gevert's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Gevert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gevert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gevert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gevert. 24% of Gevert men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Gevert women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Machinist
    24%
  • Gasstation Attendent
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Helper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gevert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Gevert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevert 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Gevert. 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 124 military records available for the last name Gevert. For the veterans among your Gevert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gevert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gevert in 1969 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gevert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevert 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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