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Kervis Family History

Kervis 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, Mervis, Kertis, Servis, Jervis, Purvis, Kreis, Levis, Jarvis

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Where is the Kervis family from?

You can see how Kervis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kervis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kervis families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kervis families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kervis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kervis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Kervis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kervis 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kervis. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kervis. For the veterans among your Kervis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kervis lifespan?

Average Kervis life expectancy in 1989 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kervis 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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