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Gavino Name Meaning

Spanish Portuguese and Italian (mainly Liguria): from the personal name Gavino from Latin Gavinus Gabinus of unexplained etymology borne by an early Christian saint who is venerated especially in Sardinia. This surname is most common in the Philippines. Compare Gabino . Italian (mainly Liguria): possibly also a habitational name for someone from Gavi in Alessandria province Piedmont. Spanish (southwestern; Gaviño): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Gavin, Davino, Gamino, Avino, Galvin, Gauvin, Garino, Covino, Babino

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Where is the Gavino family from?

You can see how Gavino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavino family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gavino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gavino families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavino's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gavino families in 1911.
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What did your Gavino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gavino. 67% of Gavino men worked as a Laborer. .

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Furrier
    34%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 751 immigration records available for the last name Gavino. 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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There are 87 military records available for the last name Gavino. For the veterans among your Gavino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavino lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gavino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gavino in 1973 was 60, and 45 in 2004.

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