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Gervas Family History

Gervas 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: Zervas, Gervais, Gervase, Gervasi, German, Gera, Grivas, Gervin, Gras

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Where is the Gervas family from?

You can see how Gervas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gervas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Gervas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gervas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gervas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gervas 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 Gervas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gervas. 42% of Gervas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gervas women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gervas were Stone Mason and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Stone Mason
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Gervas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Gervas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervas 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Gervas. 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 271 military records available for the last name Gervas. For the veterans among your Gervas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gervas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gervas in 1967 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervas 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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