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Hervit Family History

Hervit 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: Horvat, Herbst, Herdt, Herzig, Cervi, Kervin, Heit, Servin, Gervin

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Where is the Hervit family from?

You can see how Hervit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hervit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hervit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Hervit families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hervit's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Hervit families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hervit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Hervit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hervit 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hervit. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hervit. For the veterans among your Hervit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hervit lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Hervit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hervit in 1978 was 87, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hervit 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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