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Mavius Family History

Mavius 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: Mavis, Magnus, Manis, Darius, Malkus, Matis, Mains, Avis, Mavros

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Where is the Mavius family from?

You can see how Mavius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mavius family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mavius families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mavius families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mavius's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Mavius families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mavius 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 Mavius ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mavius. 100% of Mavius 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%

What Mavius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Mavius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mavius 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mavius. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mavius. For the veterans among your Mavius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mavius lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Mavius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mavius in 1985 was 88, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mavius 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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