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Arvett Family History

Arvett 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: Arnett, Brett, Barrett, Privett, Garnett, Lovett, Barnett, Garrett

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Where is the Arvett family from?

You can see how Arvett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arvett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Arvett families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Arvett's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Arvett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvett 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 Arvett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arvett. 100% of Arvett men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Arvett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Arvett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Arvett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Arvett. For the veterans among your Arvett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Arvett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Arvett in 1967 was 82, and 84 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arvett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvett 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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