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Detavis Family History

Detavis 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: Dravis, Demaris, Davis, Tavis, Reavis, Stavis, Dennis, David, Danis

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Where is the Detavis family from?

You can see how Detavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detavis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Detavis family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Detavis's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Detavis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detavis 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 12 census records available for the last name Detavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detavis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Detavis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Detavis. For the veterans among your Detavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detavis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Detavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Detavis in 1977 was 52, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detavis 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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