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Gervens Family History

Gervens 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: Gervais, Gervin, Levens, Gerren, Mergens, Jergens, Gerfen, Gerken

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Where is the Gervens family from?

You can see how Gervens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gervens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Gervens families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gervens's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gervens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gervens 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 Gervens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gervens. 100% of Gervens 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 Gervens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Gervens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervens 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gervens. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gervens. For the veterans among your Gervens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gervens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gervens in 1966 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gervens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervens 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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