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Gavie Family History

Gavie Name 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: Gavin, Davie, Garvie, Gale, David, Marie, Gange, Cave, Grave, Savin

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Where is the Gavie family from?

You can see how Gavie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gavie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gavie families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gavie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gavie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gavie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gavie. 100% of Gavie men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Gavie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavie 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gavie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Gavie. For the veterans among your Gavie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gavie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gavie in 1967 was 52, and 88 in 2002.

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