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Ervy Family History

Ervy 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: Erny, Erby, Gray, Ray, Berry, Troy, Rey, Terry, Merry, Early

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Where is the Ervy family from?

You can see how Ervy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ervy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ervy families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ervy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ervy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Ervy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ervy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ervy. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ervy. For the veterans among your Ervy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ervy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Ervy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ervy in 1962 was 37, and 71 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ervy 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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