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Jarvies Family History

Jarvies 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: Jarvis, Jarvie, Jarvi, Javier, Aries, Jarvinen, Harries, Javins

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Where is the Jarvies family from?

You can see how Jarvies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarvies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarvies families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Jarvies families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarvies's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jarvies families in 1911.
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What did your Jarvies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jarvies. 100% of Jarvies 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Jarvies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarvies 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Jarvies. 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 98 military records available for the last name Jarvies. For the veterans among your Jarvies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarvies lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Jarvies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jarvies in 1955 was 54, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarvies 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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