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Gilvin Family History

Gilvin Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Irish and English Gilpin or Galvin.

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


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Where is the Gilvin family from?

You can see how Gilvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gilvin families living in Berkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gilvin's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gilvin families in 1891.
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What did your Gilvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilvin. 100% of Gilvin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilvin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gilvin. 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 299 military records available for the last name Gilvin. For the veterans among your Gilvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilvin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gilvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gilvin in 1944 was 22, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilvin 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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