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Ervine Family History

Ervine Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Irvine .

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


Similar surnames: Ervin, Erving, Erwine, Mervine, Arvin, Kervin, Erven, Divine, Service

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Where is the Ervine family from?

You can see how Ervine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ervine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Ervine families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ervine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ervine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ervine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ervine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ervine. 75% of Ervine men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ervine women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ervine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ervine 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Ervine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 895 military records available for the last name Ervine. For the veterans among your Ervine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ervine lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ervine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ervine in 1958 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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