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Mavus Family History

Mavus 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: Maus, Matus, Maves, Mabus, Manus, Mavis, Mars, Maras, Magnus, Manis

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Where is the Mavus family from?

You can see how Mavus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mavus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mavus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Mavus family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mavus's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mavus families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Mavus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mavus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mavus. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mavus. For the veterans among your Mavus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mavus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mavus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mavus in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mavus 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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