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Nervis Family History

Nervis 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: Mervis, Nevis, Servis, Jervis, Nervig, Norris, Nevin, Purvis, Levis

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Where is the Nervis family from?

You can see how Nervis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nervis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nervis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Nervis families living in Missouri. This was about 22% of all the recorded Nervis's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Nervis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nervis 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 Nervis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nervis. 42% of Nervis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nervis women worked as a Servant.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Die Maker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Nervis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Nervis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nervis 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Nervis. 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 68 military records available for the last name Nervis. For the veterans among your Nervis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nervis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Nervis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nervis in 1968 was 81, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nervis 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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