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Gavinesky Family History

Gavinesky 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: Gavinski, Galinsky, Gaines, Galinski, Malinsky, Gainey, Gilinsky

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gavinesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavinesky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gavinesky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gavinesky. For the veterans among your Gavinesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavinesky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Gavinesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gavinesky in 1960 was 65, and 76 in 2000.

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