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Mcjarvis Family History

Mcjarvis Name 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, Mcdaris, Marvin, Martis, Jarvi, Maris, Madaris, Carris

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Where is the Mcjarvis family from?

You can see how Mcjarvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjarvis family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Mcjarvis families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there were 5 Mcjarvis families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcjarvis's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcjarvis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcjarvis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcjarvis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcjarvis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mcjarvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjarvis 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 Mcjarvis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcjarvis. For the veterans among your Mcjarvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcjarvis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Mcjarvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcjarvis in 1979 was 62, and 94 in 2001.

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