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Xarver Family History

Xarver 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: Carver, Sarver, Farver, Garver, Tarver, Harvey, Marker, Marvel

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Where is the Xarver family from?

You can see how Xarver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Xarver family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Xarver families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Xarver's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Xarver families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Xarver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Xarver 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Xarver. 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 2 military records available for the last name Xarver. For the veterans among your Xarver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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