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Carvin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Kirwan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Curvin, Carkin, Parvin, Corvin, Tarvin, Marvin, Cavin, Cavan, Carmon

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Where is the Carvin family from?

You can see how Carvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Carvin families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Carvin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Carvin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carvin 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 Carvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carvin. 35% of Carvin men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Carvin women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carvin were Foreman and Waitress. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    23%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Carvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvin 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Carvin. 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 Carvin. For the veterans among your Carvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carvin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Carvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Carvin in 1958 was 66, and 58 in 2004.

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