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Aarvig Family History

Aarvig 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: Marvin, Jarvi, Natvig, Jarvis, Hartig, Parvin, Tarvin, Garvin, Harig

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Where is the Aarvig family from?

You can see how Aarvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aarvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Aarvig families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Aarvig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Aarvig families in 1920.
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What did your Aarvig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Aarvig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Aarvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aarvig 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Aarvig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Aarvig. For the veterans among your Aarvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aarvig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Aarvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Aarvig in 1963 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

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