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Arvy Family History

Arvy 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: Arvay, Army, Arey, Ary, Arvey, Harvey, Darby, Gray, Ray, Troy

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Where is the Arvy family from?

You can see how Arvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arvy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arvy families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Arvy family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Arvy's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Arvy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arvy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arvy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Arvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arvy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Arvy. 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 21 military records available for the last name Arvy. For the veterans among your Arvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arvy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Arvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arvy in 1973 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

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