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Carvan Family History

Carvan 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: Carman, Cavan, Carlan, Harvan, Carvin, Carlin, Carden, Karman, Caron

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Where is the Carvan family from?

You can see how Carvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carvan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carvan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Carvan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Carvan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Carvan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carvan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Carvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carvan. 22% of Carvan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Carvan women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carvan were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Carvan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvan 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Carvan. 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 134 military records available for the last name Carvan. For the veterans among your Carvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carvan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Carvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Carvan in 1972 was 49, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carvan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carvan 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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