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Sarvay Family History

Sarvay 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: Arvay, Sarvey, Harvey, Sarah, Garay, Savas, Sava, Sarka, Salva, Sarna

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Where is the Sarvay family from?

You can see how Sarvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarvay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarvay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sarvay family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarvay's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sarvay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarvay 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 Sarvay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarvay. 100% of Sarvay women worked as a Caterer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Caterer
    100%

What Sarvay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Sarvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarvay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sarvay. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sarvay. For the veterans among your Sarvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarvay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sarvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sarvay in 1969 was 56, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarvay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarvay 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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