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Gavis Family History

Gavis 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: Gavin, Avis, Lavis, Garis, Ganis, Galvis, Havis, Bavis, Davis, Tavis

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Where is the Gavis family from?

You can see how Gavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gavis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gavis families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gavis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gavis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavis 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 Gavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gavis. 36% of Gavis men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Gavis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gavis were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    39%
  • Secretary
    31%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavis 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Gavis. 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 297 military records available for the last name Gavis. For the veterans among your Gavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gavis in 1963 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavis 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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