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Hervie Family History

Hervie 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: Harvie, Helvie, Herre, Erie, Herzig, Cervi, Kervin, Servin, Gervin

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Where is the Hervie family from?

You can see how Hervie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hervie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hervie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 13 Hervie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hervie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hervie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hervie 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 335 census records available for the last name Hervie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hervie 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hervie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hervie. For the veterans among your Hervie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hervie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Hervie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hervie in 1973 was 101, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hervie 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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