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Ervin Family History

Ervin Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Irvine. Americanized form of German Erwin.

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


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Where is the Ervin family from?

You can see how Ervin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ervin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ervin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 54 Ervin families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ervin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ervin families in 1911.
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What did your Ervin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ervin. 42% of Ervin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Drover
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ervin. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Ervin. For the veterans among your Ervin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ervin lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Ervin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ervin in 1940 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ervin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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