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Gavica Family History

Gavica 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: Garica, Gatica, Galica, Gavin, Gaida, Avila, Gavigan, Savich, Lamica

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Where is the Gavica family from?

You can see how Gavica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavica family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gavica families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gavica's in USA. California had the highest population of Gavica families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavica surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Gavica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavica 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Gavica. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gavica. For the veterans among your Gavica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavica lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gavica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gavica in 1967 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavica 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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