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Hervey Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Harvey .

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


Similar surnames: Hersey, Havey, Harvey, Hevey, Verley, Berney, Herley, Harley, Sherley

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Where is the Hervey family from?

You can see how Hervey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hervey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hervey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 195 Hervey families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Hervey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hervey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hervey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hervey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hervey. 30% of Hervey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hervey women worked as a Journalier. .

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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
    30%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Hervey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hervey 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hervey. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hervey. For the veterans among your Hervey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hervey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hervey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hervey in 1950 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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