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Jarvey Family History

Jarvey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jarvie. Americanized form of French Gervais.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jarvey family from?

You can see how Jarvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jarvey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Jarvey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarvey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jarvey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarvey 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 Jarvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarvey. 31% of Jarvey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jarvey women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarvey were Proprietor and Nurse.

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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
    31%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jarvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarvey 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Jarvey. 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 308 military records available for the last name Jarvey. For the veterans among your Jarvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarvey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Jarvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jarvey in 1953 was 54, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarvey 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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