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Arvison Family History

Arvison 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: Arvidson, Arviso, Harvison, Arrison, Allison, Harmison, Arneson

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Where is the Arvison family from?

You can see how Arvison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arvison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Arvison families living in Minnesota. This was about 58% of all the recorded Arvison's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Arvison families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Arvison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvison 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Arvison. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Arvison. For the veterans among your Arvison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Arvison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Arvison in 1969 was 67, and 54 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvison 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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