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Jarvison Family History

Jarvison 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: Harvison, Jarvis, Harmison, Arvidson, Narveson, Harbison, Jarvinen

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Where is the Jarvison family from?

You can see how Jarvison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarvison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jarvison families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Jarvison families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarvison's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Jarvison families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Jarvison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarvison 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jarvison. 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 Jarvison. For the veterans among your Jarvison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarvison lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Jarvison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jarvison in 1974 was 36, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarvison 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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