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Zavis Family History

Zavis 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, Havis, Bavis, Davis, Tavis, Mavis, Zais, Navis, Gavin

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Where is the Zavis family from?

You can see how Zavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zavis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zavis families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Zavis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zavis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zavis 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 Zavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zavis. 50% of Zavis men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Zavis women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Zavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavis 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Zavis. 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 191 military records available for the last name Zavis. For the veterans among your Zavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zavis in 1958 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zavis 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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