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Arvie Family History

Arvie Surname Meaning

African American: probably an altered form of French or Breton Hervé (see Herve). It is concentrated in LA in TX.

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


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Where is the Arvie family from?

You can see how Arvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Arvie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Arvie families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Arvie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arvie families in 1911.
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What did your Arvie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arvie. 60% of Arvie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Arvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvie 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Arvie. 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 85 military records available for the last name Arvie. For the veterans among your Arvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Arvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arvie in 1965 was 66, and 52 in 2004.

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