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Hervish Family History

Hervish 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: Gerrish, Hornish, Mervis, Berish, Hersh, Herpich, Harnish, Serviss

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Where is the Hervish family from?

You can see how Hervish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hervish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hervish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hervish family living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hervish's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hervish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hervish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Hervish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hervish 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hervish. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hervish. For the veterans among your Hervish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hervish lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Hervish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hervish in 1974 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hervish 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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