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Dvis Family History

Dvis 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: Avis, Duis, Vis, Deis, Dais, Divis, Davis, David, Reis, Lis

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Where is the Dvis family from?

You can see how Dvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dvis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dvis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Dvis families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dvis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dvis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dvis 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 Dvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dvis. 100% of Dvis 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 358 census records available for the last name Dvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dvis 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dvis. 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 133 military records available for the last name Dvis. For the veterans among your Dvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dvis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Dvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dvis in 1979 was 57, and 59 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dvis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dvis 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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