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Garvine Family History

Garvine 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, Gavin, Marvin, Grine, Garzone, Galvin, Carline, Garin

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Where is the Garvine family from?

You can see how Garvine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garvine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garvine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Garvine families living in Isle of Man. This was about 71% of all the recorded Garvine's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Garvine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garvine 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 Garvine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stone Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garvine. 34% of Garvine men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Garvine women worked as a Stone Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garvine were Helper and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stone Keeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garvine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garvine 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Garvine. 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 160 military records available for the last name Garvine. For the veterans among your Garvine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garvine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Garvine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Garvine in 1964 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garvine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garvine 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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