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Hervin Family History

Hervin 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: Kervin, Servin, Gervin, Herrin, Harvin, Ervin, Heavin, Herbin, Mervin

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Where is the Hervin family from?

You can see how Hervin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hervin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hervin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hervin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hervin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hervin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hervin 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 Hervin ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Hervin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hervin 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Hervin. 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 119 military records available for the last name Hervin. For the veterans among your Hervin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hervin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Hervin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hervin in 1945 was 39, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hervin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hervin 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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