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Cervin Family History

Cervin Surname Meaning

Swedish: Latinized form of Hjort composed of the root of Latin cervus ‘deer stag’ + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

Czech (Červín): nickname from the adjective červený ‘red’.

Hispanic: variant of Servin.

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


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You can see how Cervin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cervin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cervin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cervin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cervin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cervin families in 1911.
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What did your Cervin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cervin. 28% of Cervin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cervin women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Minister
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Cervin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cervin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cervin 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Cervin. 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 167 military records available for the last name Cervin. For the veterans among your Cervin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cervin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cervin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cervin in 1961 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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