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Gavris Family History

Gavris 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: Gabris, Garis, Garris, Gavin, Paris, Harris, Kairis, Baris, Avis

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Where is the Gavris family from?

You can see how Gavris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gavris family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gavris's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gavris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavris 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 29 census records available for the last name Gavris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavris 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gavris. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gavris. For the veterans among your Gavris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavris lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gavris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gavris in 1967 was 79, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavris 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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