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Colvis Family History

Colvis 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: Colvin, Collis, Solis, Collin, Molis, Collins, Chevis, Lollis, Clovis

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Where is the Colvis family from?

You can see how Colvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colvis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Colvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Colvis family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Colvis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Colvis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colvis 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 Colvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colvis. 20% of Colvis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Colvis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Colvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colvis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Colvis. 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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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Colvis. For the veterans among your Colvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colvis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Colvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Colvis in 1967 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colvis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colvis 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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