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Arvey Name Meaning

English: variant of Harvey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Arey, Avey, Havey, Drey, Lavey, Alvey, Askey, Ary, Harvey, Aley

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Where is the Arvey family from?

You can see how Arvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arvey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Arvey families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arvey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Arvey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arvey. 45% of Arvey men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Arvey women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arvey were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Attendant
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Office Clerk
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvey 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Arvey. 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 636 military records available for the last name Arvey. For the veterans among your Arvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Arvey in 1963 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

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