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Tervey Family History

Tervey 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: Turvey, Jervey, Hervey, Harvey, Terry, Torney, Cerney, Turley, Berley

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Where is the Tervey family from?

You can see how Tervey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tervey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tervey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tervey families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Tervey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Tervey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tervey 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 132 census records available for the last name Tervey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tervey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tervey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tervey. For the veterans among your Tervey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tervey lifespan?

Average Tervey life expectancy in 1981 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tervey 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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