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Gervan Family History

Gervan 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: German, Gervin, Girvan, Germain, Gorman, Verran, Berman, Galvan

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Where is the Gervan family from?

You can see how Gervan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gervan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Gervan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gervan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gervan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gervan 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 Gervan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gervan. 100% of Gervan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gervan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gervan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervan 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Gervan. 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 92 military records available for the last name Gervan. For the veterans among your Gervan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gervan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gervan in 1968 was 62, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gervan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervan 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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