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Gerving Family History

Gerving 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: Gervin, Gerling, Gerding, Gerring, Erving, Gering, Geving, Herring

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Where is the Gerving family from?

You can see how Gerving families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerving family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerving families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gerving families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerving's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerving families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerving 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 Gerving ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerving. 67% of Gerving men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Elevator Operator
    10%

What Gerving family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Gerving. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerving 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gerving. 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 148 military records available for the last name Gerving. For the veterans among your Gerving ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerving lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gerving life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gerving in 1963 was 72, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerving

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerving 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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