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Garvon Family History

Garvon 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: Garzon, Garon, Gardon, Garton, Garvin, Garson, Garven, Garmon, Garron

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Where is the Garvon family from?

You can see how Garvon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garvon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Garvon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Garvon families living in Minnesota. This was about 61% of all the recorded Garvon's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Garvon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garvon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garvon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Garvon. 100% of Garvon 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Garvon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garvon 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Garvon. 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 71 military records available for the last name Garvon. For the veterans among your Garvon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garvon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Garvon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Garvon in 1978 was 56, and 76 in 1996.

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