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Pyvis Family History

Pyvis 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: Paris, Avis, Preis, Purvis, Levis, Pais, Pavlis, Bevis, Lavis, Vis

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Where is the Pyvis family from?

You can see how Pyvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyvis family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Pyvis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Pyvis families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pyvis's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Pyvis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Pyvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyvis 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pyvis. 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 Pyvis. For the veterans among your Pyvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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