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Mervy Family History

Mervy 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: Merry, Mercy, Mery, Berry, Terry, Dery, Mero, Percy, Leroy, Ferry

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Where is the Mervy family from?

You can see how Mervy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mervy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mervy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Mervy families living in California. This was about 77% of all the recorded Mervy's in USA. California had the highest population of Mervy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mervy 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 Mervy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mervy. 100% of Mervy men worked as a Dentist.

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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

  • Dentist
    100%

What Mervy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Mervy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mervy 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mervy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mervy. For the veterans among your Mervy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mervy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Mervy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mervy in 1981 was 76, and 90 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mervy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mervy 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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