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Gorvan Family History

Gorvan 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: Gorman, Govan, Morvan, Girvan, Gordan, Gordon, Norman, German, Horvat

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Where is the Gorvan family from?

You can see how Gorvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gorvan families living in South Carolina. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gorvan's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Gorvan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorvan 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 258 census records available for the last name Gorvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorvan 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Gorvan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gorvan. For the veterans among your Gorvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorvan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Gorvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gorvan in 1973 was 91, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorvan 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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