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Gervy Family History

Gervy 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: Gery, Gerry, Gray, Berry, Terry, Merry, Geary, Dery, Percy, Gero

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Where is the Gervy family from?

You can see how Gervy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gervy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gervy family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gervy's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Gervy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gervy 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 60 census records available for the last name Gervy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gervy. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gervy. For the veterans among your Gervy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervy lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Gervy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gervy in 1979 was 64, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gervy 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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