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Garvik Family History

Garvik 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, Gornik, Marvin, Karnik

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Where is the Garvik family from?

You can see how Garvik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garvik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Garvik family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Garvik's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Garvik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garvik 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 Garvik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleswoman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garvik. 100% of Garvik women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Garvik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Garvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garvik 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Garvik. 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 32 military records available for the last name Garvik. For the veterans among your Garvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garvik lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Garvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Garvik in 1944 was 29, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garvik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garvik 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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