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Tarvis Family History

Tarvis 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, Tarvin, Tavis, Garvis, Sarvis, Parvis, Paris, Harris, Marvin

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Where is the Tarvis family from?

You can see how Tarvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarvis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tarvis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Tarvis families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Tarvis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tarvis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarvis 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 Tarvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tarvis. 26% of Tarvis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tarvis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tarvis were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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
    26%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Tarvis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tarvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarvis 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Tarvis. 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 290 military records available for the last name Tarvis. For the veterans among your Tarvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarvis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tarvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tarvis in 1955 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarvis 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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