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Arvina Family History

Arvina 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: Avina, Arvin, Araiza, Marvin, Farina, Arning, Avila, Reina, Avino

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Where is the Arvina family from?

You can see how Arvina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvina family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arvina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arvina family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arvina's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Arvina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvina 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 64 census records available for the last name Arvina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvina 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Arvina. 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 4 military records available for the last name Arvina. For the veterans among your Arvina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvina lifespan?

Average Arvina life expectancy in 1973 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvina 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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