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Carvitt Family History

Carvitt 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: Cavitt, Parfitt, Carnett, Cavett, Gavitt, Savitt, Corbitt, Barritt

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Where is the Carvitt family from?

You can see how Carvitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carvitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Carvitt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Carvitt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Carvitt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Carvitt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Carvitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvitt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Carvitt. 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 Carvitt. For the veterans among your Carvitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carvitt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Carvitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Carvitt in 1976 was 78, and 88 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carvitt 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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