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Darvis Family History

Darvis 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: Jarvis, Dardis, Dargis, Davis, Garvis, Sarvis, Parvis, David, Paris

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Where is the Darvis family from?

You can see how Darvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darvis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darvis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Darvis families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Darvis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Darvis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darvis 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 Darvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darvis. 22% of Darvis men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Darvis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darvis were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Darvis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darvis 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Darvis. 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 103 military records available for the last name Darvis. For the veterans among your Darvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darvis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Darvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Darvis in 1968 was 59, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darvis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darvis 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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