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Arvel Family History

Arvel 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: Marvel, Arvelo, Arel, Armel, Ariel, Varvel, Harvel, Arvey, Harvey

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Where is the Arvel family from?

You can see how Arvel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Arvel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Arvel family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Arvel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Arvel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvel 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 140 census records available for the last name Arvel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Arvel. 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 66 military records available for the last name Arvel. For the veterans among your Arvel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arvel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Arvel in 1963 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvel 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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