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Servis Family History

Servis Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Service.

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


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Where is the Servis family from?

You can see how Servis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Servis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Servis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Servis families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Servis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Servis families in 1891.
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What did your Servis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Servis. 90% of Servis 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
    90%
  • House Duties
    11%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Servis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Servis 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Servis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Servis. For the veterans among your Servis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Servis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Servis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Servis in 1956 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Servis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Servis 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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