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Gorvet Family History

Gorvet 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: Gorbet, Horvat, Garret, Gore, Gorse, Gorges, Gort, Goren, Cornet

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Where is the Gorvet family from?

You can see how Gorvet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorvet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorvet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gorvet family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorvet's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gorvet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorvet 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 53 census records available for the last name Gorvet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorvet 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gorvet. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gorvet. For the veterans among your Gorvet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorvet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Gorvet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gorvet in 1965 was 49, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorvet 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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