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Lervik Family History

Lervik 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: Levin, Lesnik, Levick, Levis, Cervi, Kervin, Servin, Gervin, Leik

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Where is the Lervik family from?

You can see how Lervik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lervik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lervik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lervik families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lervik's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lervik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lervik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lervik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lervik. 28% of Lervik men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Lervik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Lervik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lervik 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Lervik. 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 48 military records available for the last name Lervik. For the veterans among your Lervik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lervik lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lervik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lervik in 1956 was 35, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lervik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lervik 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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