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Arvon Family History

Arvon 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: Avon, Ardon, Arbon, Armon, Arvin, Aron, Baron, Alton, Orton, Parson

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Where is the Arvon family from?

You can see how Arvon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvon family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Arvon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Arvon families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arvon's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Arvon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvon 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 62 census records available for the last name Arvon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvon 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Arvon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Arvon. For the veterans among your Arvon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Arvon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arvon in 1969 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvon 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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