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Gavran Family History

Gavran 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: Havran, Gavan, Gavin, Gahan, Safran, Galvan, Garay, Taran, Gayman

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Where is the Gavran family from?

You can see how Gavran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavran family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gavran families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gavran family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavran's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gavran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gavran ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Gavran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavran 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Gavran. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gavran. For the veterans among your Gavran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavran lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gavran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gavran in 1968 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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