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Jervey Family History

Jervey Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Jarvie.

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


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Where is the Jervey family from?

You can see how Jervey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jervey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jervey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Jervey families living in Hampshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Jervey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jervey families in 1891.
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What did your Jervey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jervey. 72% of Jervey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    15%
  • Civil Service Clerk
    15%

What Jervey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jervey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jervey 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Jervey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jervey. For the veterans among your Jervey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jervey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jervey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jervey in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jervey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jervey 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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