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Szarvas Family History

Szarvas 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: Savas, Zervas, Salvas, Szarka, Sarvis, Karas, Arras, Maras, Sarah

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Where is the Szarvas family from?

You can see how Szarvas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szarvas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Szarvas families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Szarvas's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Szarvas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szarvas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Szarvas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Szarvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szarvas 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Szarvas. 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 63 military records available for the last name Szarvas. For the veterans among your Szarvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szarvas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Szarvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Szarvas in 1957 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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