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Jevis Family History

Jevis 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: Levis, Bevis, Revis, Nevis, Tevis, Jervis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Meis

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Where is the Jevis family from?

You can see how Jevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jevis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jevis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jevis families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Jevis's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Jevis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Jevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jevis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jevis. 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 Jevis. For the veterans among your Jevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jevis lifespan?

Average Jevis life expectancy in 1987 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jevis 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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