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Garvis Family History

Garvis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jarvis. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Garvis family from?

You can see how Garvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garvis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garvis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Garvis families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Garvis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garvis families in 1911.
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What did your Garvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Revenue was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Garvis. 100% of Garvis women worked as a Revenue.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Garvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garvis 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Garvis. 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 391 military records available for the last name Garvis. For the veterans among your Garvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garvis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Garvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garvis in 1954 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garvis 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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