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Jerves Family History

Jerves Surname Meaning

see Jarvis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jerves family from?

You can see how Jerves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Jerves families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Jerves's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Jerves families in 1891.
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What did your Jerves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bedridder Invalid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jerves. 50% of Jerves women worked as a Bedridder Invalid.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Bedridder Invalid
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Jerves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerves 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Jerves. 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 38 military records available for the last name Jerves. For the veterans among your Jerves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerves lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Jerves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jerves in 1968 was 69, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerves 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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