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Gavid Family History

Gavid 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: Gavin, David, Javid, Savin, Lavin, Hamid, Galvin, Avis, Gard, Gaida

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Where is the Gavid family from?

You can see how Gavid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavid family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gavid family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavid's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gavid families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Gavid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavid 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gavid. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gavid. For the veterans among your Gavid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavid lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Gavid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gavid in 1975 was 54, and 41 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavid 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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