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Gauvin Name Meaning

French: variant of Gauvain .

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


Similar surnames: Gavin, Galvin, Gaudin, Gaulin, Savin, Gavino, Garvin, Autin, Gardin

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Where is the Gauvin family from?

You can see how Gauvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gauvin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 646 Gauvin families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gauvin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gauvin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gauvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gauvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gauvin. 18% of Gauvin men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Gauvin women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gauvin were Commis and Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Commis
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    34%
  • Institutrice
    10%
  • Instituteur
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Gauvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauvin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gauvin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gauvin. For the veterans among your Gauvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauvin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gauvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gauvin in 1952 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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