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Bervin Family History

Bervin Surname 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: Berlin, Bergin, Kervin, Servin, Gervin, Beavin, Berven, Ervin, Belvin

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Where is the Bervin family from?

You can see how Bervin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bervin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bervin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Bervin families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bervin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bervin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bervin 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 Bervin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bervin. 31% of Bervin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bervin women worked as a Maid.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Bervin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Bervin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bervin 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Bervin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Bervin. For the veterans among your Bervin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bervin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Bervin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bervin in 1969 was 82, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bervin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bervin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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