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Carva Family History

Carva 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: Carda, Cava, Cara, Carra, Carta, Carro, Bara, Carey, Carne, Barca

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Where is the Carva family from?

You can see how Carva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carva family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Carva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Carva families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Carva's in USA. New York had the highest population of Carva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carva 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 Carva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carva. 50% of Carva men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Carva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carva 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Carva. 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 15 military records available for the last name Carva. For the veterans among your Carva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carva lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Carva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Carva in 1968 was 90, and 74 in 1980.

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