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Cervi Family History

Cervi Surname Meaning

Italian:: nickname from cervo ‘stag’ (from Latin cervus) given with reference to the presumed lustiness of the creature or conversely to the horns supposed to be a sign of a cuckold.

From the personal name Acerbo (see Cervelli) with loss of the first syllable.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cervi family from?

You can see how Cervi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cervi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cervi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cervi families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cervi's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cervi families in 1891.
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What did your Cervi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cervi. 67% of Cervi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

What Cervi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cervi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cervi 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Cervi. 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 318 military records available for the last name Cervi. For the veterans among your Cervi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cervi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cervi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cervi in 1963 was 76, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cervi 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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