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Gaves Family History

Gaves 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: Gates, Naves, Gavel, Daves, Gares, Graves, Gales, Maves, Gaver, Games

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Where is the Gaves family from?

You can see how Gaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaves families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Gaves families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Gaves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gaves families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gaves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaves. 34% of Gaves men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaves 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Gaves. 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 155 military records available for the last name Gaves. For the veterans among your Gaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaves lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Gaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gaves in 1979 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaves

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaves 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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