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Arva Family History

Arva 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: Arya, Arvay, Arra, Alva, Bara, Barca, Apa, Arras, Aro, Arora

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Where is the Arva family from?

You can see how Arva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arva family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Arva families living in Maryland. This was about 68% of all the recorded Arva's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Arva families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arva 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 Arva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arva. 60% of Arva men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Assembler
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arva 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Arva. 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 235 military records available for the last name Arva. For the veterans among your Arva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arva lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Arva in 1962 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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