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Cervi Family History

Cervi Name Meaning

Italian:: nickname from cervo ‘stag’ (from Latin cervus) given with reference to the presumed lustiness of the creature or conversely to the horns supposed to be a sign of a cuckold. from the personal name Acerbo (see Cervelli ) with loss of the first syllable.

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


Similar surnames: Cerf, Ciervo, Servi, Servin, Cerda, Cuervo, Cerny, Cerro, Cervino

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Where is the Cervi family from?

You can see how Cervi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cervi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cervi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cervi family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Cervi's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cervi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cervi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cervi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cervi. 31% of Cervi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cervi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cervi were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cervi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cervi 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Cervi. 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 318 military records available for the last name Cervi. For the veterans among your Cervi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cervi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cervi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cervi in 1963 was 76, and 102 in 2004.

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