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Farvis Family History

Farvis Name 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, Farris, Faris, Garvis, Sarvis, Parvis, Paris, Harris, Marvin

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Where is the Farvis family from?

You can see how Farvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farvis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Farvis families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Farvis's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Farvis families in 1891.
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What did your Farvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farvis. 100% of Farvis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Farvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farvis 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Farvis. 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 Farvis. For the veterans among your Farvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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