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Tarvit Family History

Tarvit Surname Meaning

see Tervit.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tarvit family from?

You can see how Tarvit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarvit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tarvit families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Tarvit family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tarvit's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Tarvit families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarvit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Tarvit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarvit 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Tarvit. 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 66 military records available for the last name Tarvit. For the veterans among your Tarvit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarvit lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Tarvit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tarvit in 1978 was 57, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarvit 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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