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Sarvo Family History

Sarvo 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: Salvo, Sarlo, Sarno, Savo, Sarro, Sarto, Sardo, Carro, Barco, Sorbo

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Where is the Sarvo family from?

You can see how Sarvo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarvo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sarvo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sarvo family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sarvo's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Sarvo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarvo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sarvo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarvo. 100% of Sarvo 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 145 census records available for the last name Sarvo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarvo 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sarvo. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sarvo. For the veterans among your Sarvo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarvo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sarvo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sarvo in 1960 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarvo 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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