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Gilvickas Family History

Gilvickas 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: Savickas, Navickas, Gillick, Gelwicks, Silvia, Gullick, Glinka

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Where is the Gilvickas family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilvickas 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 Gilvickas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilvickas. 100% of Gilvickas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Gilvickas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Gilvickas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilvickas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilvickas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gilvickas. For the veterans among your Gilvickas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilvickas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Gilvickas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gilvickas in 1970 was 66, and 80 in 1994.

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