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Parvie Family History

Parvie 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: Parvin, Arvie, Jarvie, Garvie, Harvie, Parvis, Marie, Paris, Marvin

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Where is the Parvie family from?

You can see how Parvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parvie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parvie families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Parvie families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Parvie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Parvie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parvie 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 37 census records available for the last name Parvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parvie 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 Parvie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Parvie. For the veterans among your Parvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parvie lifespan?

Average Parvie life expectancy in 1983 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parvie 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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