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Gavlas Family History

Gavlas 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: Gallas, Galas, Pavlas, Pallas, Barlas, Dallas, Salas, Navas, Galla

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Where is the Gavlas family from?

You can see how Gavlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavlas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gavlas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavlas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gavlas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavlas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gavlas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Gavlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavlas 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gavlas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gavlas. For the veterans among your Gavlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavlas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gavlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gavlas in 1968 was 50, and 84 in 2003.

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