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Civis Family History

Civis 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: Civil, Divis, Kivi, Livas, Avis, Levis, Ives, Rives, Riis, Cilia

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Where is the Civis family from?

You can see how Civis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Civis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Civis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Civis families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Civis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Civis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Civis 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 Civis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Civis. 100% of Civis 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Civis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Civis 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Civis. 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 69 military records available for the last name Civis. For the veterans among your Civis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Civis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Civis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Civis in 1966 was 87, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Civis 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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