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Vovis Family History

Vovis 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: Hovis, Voris, Boris, Solis, Rodis, Lois, Louis, Avis, Levis, Doris

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Where is the Vovis family from?

You can see how Vovis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vovis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vovis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Vovis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vovis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vovis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vovis 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 38 census records available for the last name Vovis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vovis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Vovis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vovis. For the veterans among your Vovis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vovis lifespan?

Average Vovis life expectancy in 1971 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vovis 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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