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Sarviss Family History

Sarviss 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: Serviss, Sarvis, Jarvis, Sarris, Sarkis, Garriss, Sargis, Arviso

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Where is the Sarviss family from?

You can see how Sarviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarviss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarviss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sarviss family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarviss's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sarviss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Sarviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarviss 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 immigration records available for the last name Sarviss. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sarviss. For the veterans among your Sarviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarviss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Sarviss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sarviss in 1964 was 84, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarviss 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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