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Arvian Family History

Arvian 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: Arian, Arvin, Adrian, Marvin, Brian, Vivian, Arman, Parvin, Alvin

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Where is the Arvian family from?

You can see how Arvian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Arvian families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Arvian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Arvian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvian 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 Arvian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arvian. 100% of Arvian men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Arvian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvian 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Arvian. 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 1 military records available for the last name Arvian. For the veterans among your Arvian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvian lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arvian

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