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Gervel Family History

Gervel 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: Gergel, Marvel, Mergel, Gruel, Ermel, Germer, Perel, Revel, Gervin

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Where is the Gervel family from?

You can see how Gervel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gervel families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Gervel families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gervel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gervel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gervel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Gervel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gervel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gervel. For the veterans among your Gervel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gervel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gervel in 1948 was 29, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervel 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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