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Jervis Name Meaning

English: variant of Jarvis .

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


Similar surnames: Servis, Garvis, Ferris, Merris, Reavis, Mervin, Kervin, Jarvie, Nevis

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Where is the Jervis family from?

You can see how Jervis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jervis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jervis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 47 Jervis families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Jervis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jervis families in 1911.
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What did your Jervis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jervis. 57% of Jervis men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Jervis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jervis were Agent and Income. .

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Agent
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    63%
  • Income
    38%
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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Jervis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jervis 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Jervis. 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 Jervis. For the veterans among your Jervis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jervis lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Jervis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Jervis in 1947 was 40, and 64 in 2004.

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