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Arvad Family History

Arvad 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, Abad, Arras, Read, Grad, Ahmad, Harvard, Ard, Assad, Arman

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Where is the Arvad family from?

You can see how Arvad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arvad families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Arvad's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arvad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvad 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 36 census records available for the last name Arvad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvad 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Arvad. 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 6 military records available for the last name Arvad. For the veterans among your Arvad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvad lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Arvad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arvad in 1980 was 69, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvad 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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