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Hervol Family History

Hervol 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: Herod, Heron, Herzog, Herold, Devol, Tervo, Herron, Hero, Herfel

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Where is the Hervol family from?

You can see how Hervol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hervol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hervol family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hervol's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Hervol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hervol 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 Hervol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hervol. 56% of Hervol men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hervol women worked as a Servant.

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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
    56%
  • Butcher
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Hervol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Hervol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hervol 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hervol. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hervol. For the veterans among your Hervol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hervol lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hervol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hervol in 1968 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hervol 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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