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Mavis Family History

Mavis Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mewes. English (of Norman origin): from the Norman surname Malbiss.

The family gave their name to Mavis Enderby (Lincolnshire) which is recorded as Malebisse Enderby in 1229.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Mavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mavis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mavis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Mavis families living in Cumberland. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mavis's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mavis families in 1891.
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What did your Mavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mavis. 100% of Mavis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 570 immigration records available for the last name Mavis. 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 922 military records available for the last name Mavis. For the veterans among your Mavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mavis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mavis in 1949 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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