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Gelvan Family History

Gelvan 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: Galvan, Gelman, Gelvin, German, Selman, Kelman, Galvin, Elman, Belan

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Where is the Gelvan family from?

You can see how Gelvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelvan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gelvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gelvan families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelvan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gelvan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelvan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gelvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gelvan. 50% of Gelvan men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Gelvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelvan 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gelvan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gelvan. For the veterans among your Gelvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelvan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Gelvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gelvan in 1977 was 81, and 75 in 2000.

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