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Kervick Family History

Kervick 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: Kerwick, Kerrick, Herrick, Merrick, Bernick, Levick, Krick, Derrick

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Where is the Kervick family from?

You can see how Kervick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kervick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kervick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Kervick families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kervick's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kervick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kervick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kervick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Riveter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kervick. 34% of Kervick men worked as a Riveter and 60% of Kervick women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kervick were Inspector and Housewife.

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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

  • Riveter
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Kervick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Kervick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kervick 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Kervick. 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 120 military records available for the last name Kervick. For the veterans among your Kervick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kervick lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Kervick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kervick in 1955 was 36, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kervick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kervick 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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