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Jarvil Family History

Jarvil 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, Marvel, Marvin, Jarvela, Jalil, Jardin, Parvin

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Where is the Jarvil family from?

You can see how Jarvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarvil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarvil families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Jarvil families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarvil's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Jarvil families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarvil 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 87 census records available for the last name Jarvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarvil 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jarvil. 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 Jarvil. For the veterans among your Jarvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarvil lifespan?

Average Jarvil life expectancy in 1984 was 55 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 Jarvil 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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