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Vivis Family History

Vivis 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: Vives, Divis, Vivas, Vilas, Kivi, Livas, Civil, Avis, Levis, Ives

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Where is the Vivis family from?

You can see how Vivis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vivis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vivis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Vivis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Vivis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vivis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vivis 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 Vivis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vivis. 100% of Vivis 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%

What Vivis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Vivis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vivis 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Vivis. 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 40 military records available for the last name Vivis. For the veterans among your Vivis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vivis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Vivis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vivis in 1978 was 43, and 86 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vivis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vivis 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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