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Gavini Family History

Gavini 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, Gavino, Savini, Savin, Lavin, Galvin, Glavin, Davino, Garin

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gavini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavini 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Gavini. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Gavini. For the veterans among your Gavini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavini lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gavini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gavini in 1969 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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