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Gorvins Family History

Gorvins 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: Goring, Gervin, Corkins, Garvin, Corvin, Orvin, Gorin, Goris, Goins

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Where is the Gorvins family from?

You can see how Gorvins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorvins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gorvins families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorvins's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gorvins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gorvins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorvins 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gorvins. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gorvins. For the veterans among your Gorvins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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