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Mavat Family History

Mavat 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: Maat, Magat, Maras, Madan, Maza, Mast, Kabat, Navas, Sabat, Havas

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Where is the Mavat family from?

You can see how Mavat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mavat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Mavat families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Mavat families living in Caithness. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mavat's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Mavat families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mavat 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 21 census records available for the last name Mavat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mavat 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mavat. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mavat. For the veterans among your Mavat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mavat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mavat 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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