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Gorvia Family History

Gorvia 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: Gornik, Georgia, Gloria, Garcia, Gora, Gouveia, Golia, Gervin, Gorga

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Where is the Gorvia family from?

You can see how Gorvia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorvia family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gorvia families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorvia's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gorvia families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorvia 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 27 census records available for the last name Gorvia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorvia 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gorvia. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gorvia. For the veterans among your Gorvia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorvia lifespan?

Average Gorvia life expectancy in 1966 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorvia 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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