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Gervasi Family History

Gervasi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Gervasio.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gervasi family from?

You can see how Gervasi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervasi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gervasi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Gervasi families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Gervasi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gervasi families in 1920.
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What did your Gervasi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gervasi. 21% of Gervasi men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Gervasi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gervasi were Tailor and Practical Nurse.

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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
    21%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • House Wife
    12%
  • Practical Nurse
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gervasi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervasi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gervasi. 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 860 military records available for the last name Gervasi. For the veterans among your Gervasi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervasi lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gervasi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gervasi in 1954 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervasi 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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