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Mervin Family History

Mervin Surname Meaning

English (mainly Kent): variant of Marvin.

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


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Where is the Mervin family from?

You can see how Mervin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mervin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mervin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Mervin families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mervin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mervin families in 1911.
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What did your Mervin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mervin. 100% of Mervin 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mervin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mervin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mervin. 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 859 military records available for the last name Mervin. For the veterans among your Mervin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mervin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mervin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mervin in 1955 was 37, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mervin 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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