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Garven Family History

Garven Surname Meaning

In some cases possibly also German: from a variant of the personal name Gerwin (see Gerwin).

This surname is very rare in Germany.

Irish: variant of Garvin.

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


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Where is the Garven family from?

You can see how Garven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Garven families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Garven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garven families in 1911.
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What did your Garven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Garven. 45% of Garven men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Teneur Livres
    23%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Garven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garven 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Garven. 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 676 military records available for the last name Garven. For the veterans among your Garven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Garven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Garven in 1963 was 73, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garven 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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