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Ervie Family History

Ervie 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: Erie, Ervin, Arvie, Ervine, Eve, Cervi, Kervin, Irvine, Servin

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Where is the Ervie family from?

You can see how Ervie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ervie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Ervie family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ervie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ervie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ervie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ervie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ervie. 100% of Ervie men worked as a Miner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Ervie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ervie 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ervie. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ervie. For the veterans among your Ervie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ervie lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Ervie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ervie in 1945 was 26, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ervie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ervie 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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