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Jervy Family History

Jervy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jerry, Jervey, Berry, Terry, Merry, Dery, Percy, Jury, Leroy, Ferry

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Where is the Jervy family from?

You can see how Jervy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jervy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jervy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jervy families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jervy's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Jervy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Jervy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jervy 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jervy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jervy. For the veterans among your Jervy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jervy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jervy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jervy

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