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Cervan Family History

Cervan 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: German, Verran, Berman, Cerda, Carman, Yerian, Cherian, Perman, Cerna

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Where is the Cervan family from?

You can see how Cervan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cervan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cervan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Cervan families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Cervan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cervan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cervan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Cervan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cervan 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Cervan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Cervan. For the veterans among your Cervan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cervan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Cervan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cervan in 1963 was 57, and 6 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cervan 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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