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Arvenka Family History

Arvenka 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: Armenta, Avena, Arena, Armenia, Argenta, Cervenka, Aven, Zelenka

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Where is the Arvenka family from?

You can see how Arvenka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvenka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arvenka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Arvenka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arvenka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvenka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arvenka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arvenka. 100% of Arvenka women worked as a Cutter. .

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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 1940

  • Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Arvenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvenka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Arvenka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arvenka. For the veterans among your Arvenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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