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Garvar Family History

Garvar 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: Garver, Garner, Garr, Carver, Galvan, Garber, Harvard, Gaar, Parmar

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Where is the Garvar family from?

You can see how Garvar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garvar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garvar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Garvar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Garvar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Garvar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garvar 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 143 census records available for the last name Garvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garvar 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Garvar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Garvar. For the veterans among your Garvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garvar lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Garvar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Garvar in 1988 was 73, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garvar 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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