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Jervay Family History

Jervay 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: Jervey, Zervas, Jerry, Morvay, Jerman, Arvay, Jerzak, Leray, Levay

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Where is the Jervay family from?

You can see how Jervay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jervay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jervay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jervay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jervay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jervay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Jervay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jervay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jervay. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jervay. For the veterans among your Jervay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jervay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jervay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jervay in 1959 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jervay 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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