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Ervill Family History

Ervill 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: Brill, Grill, Revill, Drill, Krill, Havill, Cavill, Prill, Verville

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Where is the Ervill family from?

You can see how Ervill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ervill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ervill families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ervill's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ervill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ervill 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 104 census records available for the last name Ervill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ervill 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ervill. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ervill. For the veterans among your Ervill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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