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Stavis Name Meaning

Altered form of Jewish (from Ukraine) Stavish .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shamis, Stavish, Stairs, Havis, Reavis, Savin, Sais, Bavis, Sylvis

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Where is the Stavis family from?

You can see how Stavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stavis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stavis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Stavis families living in Surrey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Stavis's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Stavis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stavis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stavis. 100% of Stavis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Stavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stavis 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Stavis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Stavis. For the veterans among your Stavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stavis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Stavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Stavis in 1959 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

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