This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ervey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ervey Family History

Ervey 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: Eavey, Erney, Erven, Jervey, Hervey, Arvey, Evey, Harvey, Rey, Cerney

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ervey family from?

You can see how Ervey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ervey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Ervey families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ervey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ervey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ervey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ervey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ervey. 50% of Ervey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ervey women worked as a None.

View Census Data for Ervey | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Ervey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ervey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ervey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ervey

Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Ervey. 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.

View all Ervey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Ervey. For the veterans among your Ervey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ervey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ervey family history

Discover More

What is the average Ervey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ervey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ervey in 1950 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ervey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ervey 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ervey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial