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Survis Family History

Survis 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: Purvis, Servis, Sarvis, Curtis, Duris, Suri, Jarvis, Sturgis, Sarris

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Where is the Survis family from?

You can see how Survis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Survis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Survis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Survis family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Survis's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Survis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Survis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Survis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Survis. 43% of Survis men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Survis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Survis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Survis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Survis. 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 66 military records available for the last name Survis. For the veterans among your Survis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Survis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Survis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Survis in 1966 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Survis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Survis 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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