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Wervey Family History

Wervey 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: Werley, Jervey, Hervey, Harvey, Cerney, Berley, Weaver, Worley

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Where is the Wervey family from?

You can see how Wervey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wervey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wervey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wervey families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wervey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wervey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wervey 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 86 census records available for the last name Wervey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wervey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wervey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wervey. For the veterans among your Wervey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wervey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wervey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wervey in 1963 was 76, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wervey 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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