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Gavoni Family History

Gavoni 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: Govoni, Gavin, Avon, Garon, Gavino, Gaona, Garone, Aveni, Pavon

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Where is the Gavoni family from?

You can see how Gavoni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavoni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gavoni families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gavoni's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gavoni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavoni 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 Gavoni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Repair Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gavoni. 50% of Gavoni men worked as a Repair Man.

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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

  • Repair Man
    50%
  • Spinner
    50%

What Gavoni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Gavoni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavoni 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gavoni. 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 76 military records available for the last name Gavoni. For the veterans among your Gavoni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavoni lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gavoni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gavoni in 1966 was 48, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gavoni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavoni 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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