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Jervey Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Jarvie .

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


Similar surnames: Jarvey, Hervey, Levey, Jerue, Hevey, Selvey, Verley, Harvey, Verhey

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Where is the Jervey family from?

You can see how Jervey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jervey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jervey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Jervey family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jervey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jervey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jervey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jervey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Accountant
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Librarian
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jervey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jervey 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Jervey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jervey. For the veterans among your Jervey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jervey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jervey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jervey in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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