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Erver Family History

Erver 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: Erber, Erler, Erker, Erven, Ermer, Server, Berner, Over, Beaver

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Where is the Erver family from?

You can see how Erver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erver family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Erver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Erver family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Erver's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Erver families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Erver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erver 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Erver. 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 243 military records available for the last name Erver. For the veterans among your Erver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erver lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Erver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Erver in 1965 was 58, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erver 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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