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Ervest Family History

Ervest 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: Ernest, Priest, Ernst, Triest, Erbes, Ernesti, Errett, Earnest

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Where is the Ervest family from?

You can see how Ervest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervest family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ervest family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ervest's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ervest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ervest 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 66 census records available for the last name Ervest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ervest 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ervest. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ervest. For the veterans among your Ervest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ervest lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ervest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ervest in 1967 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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