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Garvic Family History

Garvic 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: Garvin, Garvie, Garvis, Gavin, Garlick, Marvin, Galvin, Jarvi

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Where is the Garvic family from?

You can see how Garvic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garvic family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Garvic families were found in USA in 1920. There were 6 Garvic families living in Perthshire, which was the highest population of Garvic families in 1851 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garvic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Garvic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garvic 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Garvic. 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 Garvic. For the veterans among your Garvic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garvic lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Garvic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garvic in 1976 was 64, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garvic 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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