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Zarvis Family History

Zarvis 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: Jarvis, Garvis, Sarvis, Parvis, Paris, Harris, Marvin, Martis, Baris

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Where is the Zarvis family from?

You can see how Zarvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarvis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarvis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zarvis family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarvis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zarvis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarvis 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 Zarvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zarvis. 28% of Zarvis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Truckman
    19%

What Zarvis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Zarvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarvis 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Zarvis. 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 40 military records available for the last name Zarvis. For the veterans among your Zarvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarvis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zarvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zarvis in 1963 was 58, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarvis 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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