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Ervay Family History

Ervay Surname Meaning

Variant of Erway a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Ervay family from?

You can see how Ervay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ervay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ervay families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ervay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ervay families in 1891.
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What did your Ervay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ervay. 50% of Ervay men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ervay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ervay 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ervay. 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 147 military records available for the last name Ervay. For the veterans among your Ervay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ervay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ervay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ervay in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ervay 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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