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Vavis Family History

Vavis 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: Avis, Valis, Lavis, Havis, Bavis, Davis, Tavis, Mavis, Navis, Gavin

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Where is the Vavis family from?

You can see how Vavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vavis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vavis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Vavis family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Vavis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Vavis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vavis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vavis. 100% of Vavis women worked as a Packer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Vavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vavis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vavis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vavis. For the veterans among your Vavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vavis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Vavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vavis in 1973 was 84, and 89 in 1990.

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