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Mavris Family History

Mavris 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: Mavros, Maris, Makris, Marris, Mavis, Macris, Marie, Morris, Marin

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Where is the Mavris family from?

You can see how Mavris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mavris family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mavris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Mavris families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mavris's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mavris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mavris 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 Mavris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mavris. 29% of Mavris men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mavris women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mavris were Watchman and Spinner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Watchman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Spinner
    50%

What Mavris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Mavris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mavris 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Mavris. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mavris. For the veterans among your Mavris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mavris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Mavris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mavris in 1963 was 85, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mavris 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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