Gelvin Family History

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Gelvin Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Irish Galvin.

Similar surnames: Gilvin, Galvin, Melvin, Gilpin, Gillin, Yellin, Gelin, Elvin, Colvin

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Gelvin Family Origin

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Gelvin Family Occupations

What did your Gelvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Servant and Labourer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Gelvin. The most common Gelvin occupation in Canada was Servant. 67% of Gelvin's were Servants.

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Servant

67%
Labourer

33%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gelvin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Gelvin Historical Records

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Census records can give you a fascinating window into the day-to-day lives of your Gelvin ancestors - like hours worked per week, level of education, veteran status, employers, and more.

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Gelvin Life Expectancy

What is the average Gelvin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, Gelvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gelvin in 1951 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelvin

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelvin 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.