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Gervey Family History

Gervey 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: Garvey, Jervey, Hervey, Harvey, Cerney, Berley, Gurley, Berkey

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Where is the Gervey family from?

You can see how Gervey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gervey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Gervey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gervey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gervey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gervey 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 Gervey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gervey. 34% of Gervey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gervey women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Printer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gervey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Gervey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervey 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Gervey. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gervey. For the veterans among your Gervey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Gervey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gervey in 1972 was 72, and 46 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gervey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervey 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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