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Thavis Family History

Thavis 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: Travis, Chavis, Havis, Tavis, Chaves, Avis, Havas, Thanos, Chevis

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Where is the Thavis family from?

You can see how Thavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thavis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thavis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Thavis families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thavis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thavis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Thavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thavis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Thavis. 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 45 military records available for the last name Thavis. For the veterans among your Thavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thavis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Thavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Thavis in 1971 was 66, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thavis 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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