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Ervins Family History

Ervins 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, Ervine, Erving, Evins, Prins, Kervin, Irvine, Cervino, Servin

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Where is the Ervins family from?

You can see how Ervins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ervins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Ervins families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ervins's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ervins families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ervins 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 Ervins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ervins. 50% of Ervins men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ervins women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ervins were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Ervins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Ervins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ervins 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ervins. 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 93 military records available for the last name Ervins. For the veterans among your Ervins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ervins lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ervins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ervins in 1972 was 65, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ervins 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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