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Mavy Family History

Mavy 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: May, Maly, Davy, Mady, Mary, Many, Pavy, Macy, Lavy, Mark

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Where is the Mavy family from?

You can see how Mavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mavy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mavy families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mavy's in USA. California had the highest population of Mavy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mavy 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 72 census records available for the last name Mavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mavy 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mavy. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mavy. For the veterans among your Mavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mavy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Mavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mavy in 1970 was 76, and 41 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mavy 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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