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Bavas Family History

Bavas 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: Navas, Havas, Balas, Savas, Bakas, Baas, Banas, Bava, Bavis, Bara

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Where is the Bavas family from?

You can see how Bavas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bavas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bavas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bavas family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bavas's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Bavas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Bavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bavas 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Bavas. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bavas. For the veterans among your Bavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bavas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Bavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bavas in 1969 was 84, and 50 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bavas 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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