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Gavan Family History

Gavan Name Meaning

Scottish and English (Lancashire): variant of Gavin .

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


Similar surnames: Givan, Gagan, Agan, Cavan, Ravan, Haven, Daman, Pavan, Galvan, Gavin

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Where is the Gavan family from?

You can see how Gavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Gavan families living in Quebec. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gavan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gavan families in 1911.
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What did your Gavan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gavan. 30% of Gavan men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gavan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gavan. For the veterans among your Gavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gavan in 1962 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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