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Arvas Family History

Arvas 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: Arras, Arias, Arvay, Armas, Ras, Karas, Maras, Barlas, Vas, Livas

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Where is the Arvas family from?

You can see how Arvas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arvas family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Arvas's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Arvas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Arvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvas 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Arvas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Arvas. For the veterans among your Arvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Arvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arvas in 1960 was 56, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvas 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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