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Gervers Family History

Gervers 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: Evers, Germer, Nevers, Gervais, Gerber, Cervera, Geers, Garbers

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Where is the Gervers family from?

You can see how Gervers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gervers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gervers families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gervers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gervers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gervers 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 Gervers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Gervers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervers 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Gervers. 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 164 military records available for the last name Gervers. For the veterans among your Gervers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gervers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gervers in 1963 was 73, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervers 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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