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Hervieux Family History

Hervieux Surname Meaning

French: variant or diminutive of Hervé (see Herve) common in Normandy and Brittany (Morbihan).

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


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Where is the Hervieux family from?

You can see how Hervieux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hervieux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hervieux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 190 Hervieux families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Hervieux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hervieux families in 1911.
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What did your Hervieux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hervieux. 27% of Hervieux men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hervieux women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hervieux were Proprietor and Stitcher.

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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
    27%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hervieux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hervieux 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 827 immigration records available for the last name Hervieux. 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 236 military records available for the last name Hervieux. For the veterans among your Hervieux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hervieux lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hervieux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hervieux in 1954 was 51, and 57 in 2004.

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