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Gavalas Family History

Gavalas 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: Avalos, Gallas, Galas, Davalos, Vavala, Galatas, Pavlas, Savala

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Where is the Gavalas family from?

You can see how Gavalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavalas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gavalas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gavalas families living in New Jersey. This was about 12% of all the recorded Gavalas's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Gavalas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavalas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gavalas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gavalas. 34% of Gavalas 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
    34%
  • Owner
    23%
  • Chef
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Gavalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavalas 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Gavalas. 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 105 military records available for the last name Gavalas. For the veterans among your Gavalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavalas lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gavalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gavalas in 1943 was 28, and 92 in 2004.

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