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Gervant Family History

Gervant 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: Servant, German, Grant, Levant, Morvant, Gervais, Gervin, Guerrant

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Where is the Gervant family from?

You can see how Gervant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervant family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gervant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Gervant families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gervant's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gervant families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gervant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervant 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gervant. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gervant. For the veterans among your Gervant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervant 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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