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Giorvas Family History

Giorvas 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: Georgas, Gorgas, Girvan, Horvat, Gorman, Gioia, Livas, Giove, Riojas

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Where is the Giorvas family from?

You can see how Giorvas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giorvas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giorvas family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Giorvas's in USA. California had the highest population of Giorvas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Giorvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giorvas 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Giorvas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Giorvas. For the veterans among your Giorvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giorvas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Giorvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Giorvas in 1963 was 79, and 57 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giorvas 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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