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Gevara Family History

Gevara Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Basque Guevara or of its original form Gebara.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gevara family from?

You can see how Gevara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gevara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Gevara families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gevara's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gevara families in 1911.
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What did your Gevara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gevara. 100% of Gevara men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gevara women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Gevara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gevara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevara 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Gevara. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gevara. For the veterans among your Gevara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevara lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Gevara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gevara in 1946 was 32, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevara 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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