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Quavis Family History

Quavis 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: Quail, Avis, Purvis, Travis, Lavis, Chavis, Quain, Dravis, Quaas

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Where is the Quavis family from?

You can see how Quavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quavis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Quavis families living in Alabama. This was about 80% of all the recorded Quavis's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Quavis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quavis 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 41 census records available for the last name Quavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Quavis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Quavis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Quavis. For the veterans among your Quavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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