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Arvai Family History

Arvai 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: Arai, Arvay, Arras, Jarvi, Araki, Arman, Arnao, Rai, Arya, Anzai

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Where is the Arvai family from?

You can see how Arvai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvai family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Arvai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Arvai families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Arvai's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Arvai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arvai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arvai. 43% of Arvai 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
    43%
  • Assembler
    29%
  • Miner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Arvai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvai 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Arvai. 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 140 military records available for the last name Arvai. For the veterans among your Arvai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvai lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arvai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Arvai in 1962 was 75, and 56 in 2004.

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