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Carvish Family History

Carvish 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: Parrish, Cornish, Jarvis, Barish, Darwish, Carris, Caris, Carcich

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Where is the Carvish family from?

You can see how Carvish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carvish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Carvish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Carvish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Carvish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carvish 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 101 census records available for the last name Carvish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvish 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Carvish. 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 Carvish. For the veterans among your Carvish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carvish lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Carvish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Carvish in 1979 was 77, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carvish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carvish 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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