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Hervis Family History

Hervis 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: Mervis, Servis, Jervis, Harris, Hermes, Purvis, Levis, Herzig, Jarvis

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Where is the Hervis family from?

You can see how Hervis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hervis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hervis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Hervis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hervis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hervis families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Hervis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hervis 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Hervis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hervis. For the veterans among your Hervis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hervis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Hervis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hervis in 1972 was 74, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hervis 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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