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Carvie Family History

Carvie 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: Carrie, Arvie, Carnie, Jarvie, Garvie, Carie, Harvie, Carvin, Marie

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Where is the Carvie family from?

You can see how Carvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carvie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Carvie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Carvie families living in Perthshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Carvie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Carvie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carvie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Carvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvie 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Carvie. 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 22 military records available for the last name Carvie. For the veterans among your Carvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carvie lifespan?

Average Carvie life expectancy in 1993 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carvie 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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