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Gervase Family History

Gervase Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Gervasio. English: variant of Jarvis. This surname is now extinct in Britain.

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


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Where is the Gervase family from?

You can see how Gervase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervase family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gervase families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gervase family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gervase's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Gervase families in 1891.
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What did your Gervase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gervase. 38% of Gervase men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Gervase women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gervase were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Salesgirl
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Gervase family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gervase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervase 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Gervase. 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 216 military records available for the last name Gervase. For the veterans among your Gervase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervase lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Gervase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gervase in 1960 was 58, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervase 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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