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Gavit Family History

Gavit 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: Gavin, Gavitt, David, Gant, Gault, Savin, Lavin, Gaunt, Galvin, Gast

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Where is the Gavit family from?

You can see how Gavit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gavit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Gavit families living in Alberta. This was about 95% of all the recorded Gavit's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gavit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavit 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 Gavit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Paperhanger were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gavit. 100% of Gavit men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gavit women worked as a Paperhanger.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Paperhanger
    100%

What Gavit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gavit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavit 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Gavit. 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 238 military records available for the last name Gavit. For the veterans among your Gavit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavit lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gavit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gavit in 1959 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavit 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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