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Convis Family History

Convis 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: Donais, Chevis, Clovis, Condos, Donis, Contos, Corris, Condie, Condit

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Where is the Convis family from?

You can see how Convis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Convis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Convis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Convis families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Convis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Convis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Convis 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 Convis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Convis. 37% of Convis men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Convis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Convis were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Convis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Convis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Convis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Convis. 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 175 military records available for the last name Convis. For the veterans among your Convis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Convis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Convis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Convis in 1951 was 53, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Convis 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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