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Gilvan Family History

Gilvan 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: Galvan, Gillan, Gilvin, Gilman, Girvan, Givan, Galvin, Millan, Milan

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Where is the Gilvan family from?

You can see how Gilvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilvan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Gilvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gilvan families living in Texas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gilvan's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gilvan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilvan 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 218 census records available for the last name Gilvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilvan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gilvan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gilvan. For the veterans among your Gilvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilvan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Gilvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gilvan in 1968 was 84, and 89 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilvan 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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