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Navison Family History

Navison 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: Davison, Nivison, Faison, Maison, Davidson, Nerison, Raison, Narveson

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Where is the Navison family from?

You can see how Navison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Navison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Navison families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 2 Navison families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Navison's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Navison families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Navison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Navison 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Navison. 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 14 military records available for the last name Navison. For the veterans among your Navison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Navison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Navison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Navison in 1968 was 76, and 79 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Navison 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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