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Yavits Family History

Yavits 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: Avis, Lavis, Mavity, Gavitt, Ravitz, Savitt, Javins, Zavitz, Davies

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Where is the Yavits family from?

You can see how Yavits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yavits family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yavits families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Yavits families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yavits's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yavits families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Yavits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yavits 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yavits. 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 8 military records available for the last name Yavits. For the veterans among your Yavits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yavits lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Yavits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yavits in 1973 was 84, and 90 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yavits 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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