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Gervaise Family History

Gervaise 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: Gervais, Gervase, Servais, Gervasi, Germaine, Germain, Necaise

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Where is the Gervaise family from?

You can see how Gervaise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervaise family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gervaise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Gervaise families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gervaise's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gervaise families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gervaise 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 Gervaise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gervaise. 100% of Gervaise 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
    100%

What Gervaise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Gervaise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervaise 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Gervaise. 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 75 military records available for the last name Gervaise. For the veterans among your Gervaise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervaise lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gervaise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gervaise in 1963 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gervaise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervaise 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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