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Jarveson Family History

Jarveson 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: Narveson, Margeson, Arneson, Jameson, Jamieson, Salveson, Harvison

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Where is the Jarveson family from?

You can see how Jarveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarveson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jarveson family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarveson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jarveson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Jarveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarveson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jarveson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jarveson. For the veterans among your Jarveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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