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Danvis Family History

Danvis 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: Danis, Davis, Dennis, David, Annis, Manis, Avis, Danzig, Dansie

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Where is the Danvis family from?

You can see how Danvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danvis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Danvis families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Danvis family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Danvis's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Danvis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danvis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Danvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danvis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Danvis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Danvis. For the veterans among your Danvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danvis lifespan?

Average Danvis life expectancy in 1983 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danvis 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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