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Arvish Family History

Arvish 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: Arviso, Parrish, Avis, Artis, Jarvis, Krish, Drish, Barish, Darwish

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Where is the Arvish family from?

You can see how Arvish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Arvish families living in Idaho. This was about 75% of all the recorded Arvish's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Arvish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvish 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 65 census records available for the last name Arvish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Arvish. 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 12 military records available for the last name Arvish. For the veterans among your Arvish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvish lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Arvish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Arvish in 1972 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arvish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arvish 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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