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Nancarvis Family History

Nancarvis 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: Nankervis, Nancarrow, Pendarvis, Ansari, Jarvis, Nadkarni, Sanzari

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Where is the Nancarvis family from?

You can see how Nancarvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nancarvis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nancarvis families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nancarvis family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Nancarvis's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nancarvis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Nancarvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nancarvis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nancarvis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nancarvis. For the veterans among your Nancarvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nancarvis lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Nancarvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nancarvis in 1980 was 72, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nancarvis 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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