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Malavis Family History

Malavis 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: Malis, Alanis, Madaris, Lavis, Alavi, Malave, Calais, Mallis, Malas

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Where is the Malavis family from?

You can see how Malavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malavis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Malavis family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Malavis's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Malavis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malavis 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 66 census records available for the last name Malavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malavis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Malavis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Malavis. For the veterans among your Malavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malavis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Malavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Malavis in 1967 was 62, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malavis 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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