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Chervin Family History

Chervin 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: Chernin, Cherin, Cherian, Cervi, Kervin, Chevis, Cervino, Servin

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Where is the Chervin family from?

You can see how Chervin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chervin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chervin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Chervin families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chervin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Chervin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chervin 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 Chervin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retail Clerk and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chervin. 34% of Chervin men worked as a Retail Clerk and 100% of Chervin women worked as a Bookeeper.

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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

  • Retail Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    100%

What Chervin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Chervin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chervin 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Chervin. 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 82 military records available for the last name Chervin. For the veterans among your Chervin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chervin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chervin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chervin in 1959 was 41, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chervin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chervin 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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