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Ervig Family History

Ervig 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: Ervin, Erving, Nervig, Erie, Herzig, Cervi, Fertig, Kervin, Vig

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Where is the Ervig family from?

You can see how Ervig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ervig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ervig families living in Massachusetts. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ervig's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ervig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Ervig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ervig 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Ervig. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ervig. For the veterans among your Ervig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ervig lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Ervig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ervig in 1979 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ervig 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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