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Shervis Family History

Shervis 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: Servis, Chevis, Servin, Sherrin, Mervis, Servi, Servais, Sherwin

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Where is the Shervis family from?

You can see how Shervis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shervis family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Shervis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shervis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shervis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shervis 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 Shervis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Life Guard was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shervis. 100% of Shervis men worked as a Life Guard.

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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

  • Life Guard
    100%

What Shervis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Shervis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shervis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shervis. 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 Shervis. For the veterans among your Shervis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shervis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Shervis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shervis in 1972 was 28, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shervis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shervis 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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