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Arvey Family History

Arvey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harvey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arvey family from?

You can see how Arvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arvey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Arvey families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Arvey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Arvey families in 1891.
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What did your Arvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arvey. 100% of Arvey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvey 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Arvey. 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 636 military records available for the last name Arvey. For the veterans among your Arvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Arvey in 1963 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvey 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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