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Jarves Family History

Jarves 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, Jares, Jarvey, Harvey, Barnes, James, Marvel, Carver, Mares

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Where is the Jarves family from?

You can see how Jarves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarves families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 60 Jarves families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Jarves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jarves families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarves 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 Jarves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarves. 34% of Jarves men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jarves women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarves were Salesman and Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jarves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarves 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Jarves. 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 164 military records available for the last name Jarves. For the veterans among your Jarves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarves lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Jarves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jarves in 1987 was 65, and 40 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarves 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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