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Kervy Family History

Kervy 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: Kerry, Kerby, Berry, Terry, Merry, Kern, Dery, Percy, Leroy, Kertz

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Where is the Kervy family from?

You can see how Kervy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kervy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kervy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kervy family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Kervy's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kervy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kervy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kervy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kervy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kervy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kervy. For the veterans among your Kervy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kervy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kervy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kervy

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