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Zervis Family History

Zervis 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: Zervas, Mervis, Zervos, Servis, Jervis, Purvis, Levis, Jarvis, Cervi

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Where is the Zervis family from?

You can see how Zervis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zervis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zervis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zervis families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zervis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zervis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zervis 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 Zervis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zervis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Zervis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zervis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Zervis. 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 53 military records available for the last name Zervis. For the veterans among your Zervis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zervis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Zervis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zervis in 1972 was 83, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zervis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zervis 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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