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Dervos Family History

Dervos 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: Devos, Zervos, Delos, Devol, De Roos, Zervas, Devon, Tervo, Derbes

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Where is the Dervos family from?

You can see how Dervos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dervos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dervos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dervos families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dervos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dervos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dervos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dervos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Dervos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dervos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dervos 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dervos. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dervos. For the veterans among your Dervos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dervos lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Dervos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dervos in 1971 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dervos 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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