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Arvid Family History

Arvid 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: Arvie, Arvin, David, Marvin, Avis, Artis, Jarvi, Ard, Jarvis, Arai

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Where is the Arvid family from?

You can see how Arvid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvid family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arvid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Arvid families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Arvid's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Arvid families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvid 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 Arvid ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Arvid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Arvid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvid 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Arvid. 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 182 military records available for the last name Arvid. For the veterans among your Arvid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvid lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Arvid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Arvid in 1979 was 75, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvid 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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