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Yarvis Family History

Yarvis 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, Garvis, Sarvis, Parvis, Paris, Harris, Marvin, Martis, Baris

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Where is the Yarvis family from?

You can see how Yarvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarvis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yarvis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 54% of all the recorded Yarvis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yarvis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Yarvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarvis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Yarvis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yarvis. For the veterans among your Yarvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarvis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Yarvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yarvis in 1967 was 63, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarvis 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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