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Gjovig Family History

Gjovig 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: Lovig, Gong, Gavin, Gioia, Grove, Galvin, Giove, Grover, Joki, Natvig

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Where is the Gjovig family from?

You can see how Gjovig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjovig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gjovig families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjovig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gjovig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjovig 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 Gjovig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gjovig. 72% of Gjovig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

What Gjovig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Gjovig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjovig 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gjovig. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gjovig. For the veterans among your Gjovig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjovig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gjovig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gjovig in 1967 was 66, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gjovig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjovig 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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