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Jarve Family History

Jarve 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: Jarvi, Farve, Jarvie, Jarvey, Barre, Harvey, Hare, Marie, Carne

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Where is the Jarve family from?

You can see how Jarve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarve family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarve families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jarve families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jarve's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jarve families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jarve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarve. 34% of Jarve men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jarve women worked as a Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Jarve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Jarve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarve 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Jarve. 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 47 military records available for the last name Jarve. For the veterans among your Jarve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarve lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jarve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jarve in 1965 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarve

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarve 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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