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Hello,
My maiden name is Carvan - in the census, sometimes it was spelled with an "i".
My family left the "a" but I have a great uncle that still spells his with the
"i". You are correct, not many of us out here. I researched my Carvan, Carvin,
back to 1880 where I have run into a brick wall. A, James Carvin came to TN from
"over the mountain" in 1930. This is the first record I have but cannot go
beyond that. He was 50 years old. I have been told by my grandparents that they thought
our family originated in Ireland. My cousins have red hair, maybe that is why they think
that. Good luck with your search.