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Jarvic Family History

Jarvic 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, Jarvis, Jarvie, Marvin, Jardin, Parvin, Tarvin, Garvin, Harvin

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Where is the Jarvic family from?

You can see how Jarvic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarvic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jarvic families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jarvic's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jarvic families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Jarvic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarvic 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Jarvic. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jarvic. For the veterans among your Jarvic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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