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Bavais Family History

Bavais 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: Bavis, Baris, Navas, Avis, Havas, Balas, Savas, Banis, Baars, Bakas

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Bavais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bavais 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bavais. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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What is the average Bavais lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Bavais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bavais in 1959 was 57, and 51 in 2000.

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