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Gevins Family History

Gevins 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: Levins, Nevins, Givins, Devins, Evins, Bevins, Geving, Gavin, Devine

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Where is the Gevins family from?

You can see how Gevins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gevins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Gevins families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gevins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gevins families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gevins 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 Gevins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gevins. 35% of Gevins men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gevins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gevins were Salesman and Labor.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

What Gevins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Gevins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevins 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gevins. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gevins. For the veterans among your Gevins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevins lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Gevins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gevins in 1974 was 88, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevins 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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