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Gorvin Family History

Gorvin Surname Meaning

from Gorvin in Hartland (Devon) which is recorded as Garfin in 1204 or Gorwyn in Cheriton Bishop (Devon) which is recorded as Gorefenne in 1288 and Gorven al. Gorwin in 1696.

The place-names derive from Old English gor ‘dirt dung filth’ + fenn ‘fen marsh marshland’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Gorvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gorvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gorvin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorvin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gorvin families in 1911.
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What did your Gorvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gorvin. 70% of Gorvin men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gorvin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gorvin were Labor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gorvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorvin 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Gorvin. 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 235 military records available for the last name Gorvin. For the veterans among your Gorvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorvin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gorvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gorvin in 1964 was 73, and 45 in 2004.

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