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Gavette Name Meaning

French Canadian spelling of French Gavet, which is probably a habitational name from Gavet in Isère or alternatively a topographic name from Gascon gavet ‘fast-flowing stream’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gravett, Racette, Gavett, Clavette, Majette, Mayette, Payette

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Gavette Family Origin

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Gavette Family Occupations

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  • Check Steamer

    50%

  • Laborer

    50%

In 1880, the most common Gavette occupation in the USA was Check Steamer. 50% of Gavette's were Check Steamers. Check Steamer and Laborer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Gavette.

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Gavette Historical Records

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Gavette Life Expectancy

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