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Blavis Family History

Blavis Surname 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: Lavis, Bavis, Blais, Blasius, Lavin, Blain, Slavin, Baris, Avis

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Where is the Blavis family from?

You can see how Blavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blavis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Blavis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Blavis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blavis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Blavis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blavis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blavis. 100% of Blavis 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 73 census records available for the last name Blavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blavis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Blavis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Blavis. For the veterans among your Blavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blavis lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1990, in the United States, Blavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Blavis in 1983 was 72, and 77 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blavis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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