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Arvis Family History

Arvis 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: Avis, Artis, Jarvis, Aris, Ardis, Arvie, Arviso, Arvin, Orvis, Alvis

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Where is the Arvis family from?

You can see how Arvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Arvis families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Arvis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arvis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvis 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 Arvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arvis. 34% of Arvis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Arvis women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arvis were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Arvis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvis 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Arvis. 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 93 military records available for the last name Arvis. For the veterans among your Arvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Arvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arvis in 1966 was 48, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvis 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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