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Carvay Family History

Carvay 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: Arvay, Carvey, Harvey, Carey, Carver, Carda, Calvey, Carman, Carras

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Where is the Carvay family from?

You can see how Carvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carvay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Carvay families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Carvay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carvay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Carvay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Carvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Carvay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Carvay. For the veterans among your Carvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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