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Gervis Family History

Gervis Surname Meaning

see Jarvis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gervis family from?

You can see how Gervis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gervis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Gervis families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gervis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gervis families in 1891.
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What did your Gervis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gervis. 100% of Gervis 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gervis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervis 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Gervis. 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 140 military records available for the last name Gervis. For the veterans among your Gervis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gervis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gervis in 1967 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervis 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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