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Gervie Family History

Gervie 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: Gervin, Gerrie, Garvie, Geddie, Erie, Cervi, Kervin, Servin, Gervais

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Where is the Gervie family from?

You can see how Gervie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Gervie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Gervie families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gervie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gervie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gervie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Gervie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervie 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gervie. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gervie. For the veterans among your Gervie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gervie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gervie in 1972 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervie 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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