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Dervis Family History

Dervis 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: Mervis, Servis, Jervis, Dervin, Dennis, Duris, Devin, Purvis, Levis

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Where is the Dervis family from?

You can see how Dervis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dervis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dervis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Dervis family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dervis's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Dervis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dervis 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 Dervis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dervis. 60% of Dervis men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Dervis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dervis were Labor and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Battery Filler
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Dervis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Dervis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dervis 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Dervis. 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 90 military records available for the last name Dervis. For the veterans among your Dervis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dervis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dervis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dervis in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dervis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dervis 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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