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Ervasti Family History

Ervasti 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: Ernesti, Gervasi, Ernest, East, Rast, Ernst, Prast, Zervas, Savasta

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Where is the Ervasti family from?

You can see how Ervasti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervasti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ervasti family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ervasti's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Ervasti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ervasti 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 Ervasti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ervasti. 100% of Ervasti men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Ervasti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Ervasti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ervasti 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Ervasti. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ervasti. For the veterans among your Ervasti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ervasti lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ervasti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ervasti in 1961 was 40, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ervasti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ervasti 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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