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Ervine Family History

Ervine Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Irvine.

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


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Where is the Ervine family from?

You can see how Ervine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ervine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ervine families living in Durham. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ervine's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ervine families in 1891.
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What did your Ervine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ervine. 64% of Ervine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    19%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ervine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ervine 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Ervine. 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 895 military records available for the last name Ervine. For the veterans among your Ervine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ervine lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ervine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ervine in 1958 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ervine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ervine 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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