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Mervis Family History

Mervis Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from an altered form of Mevis a short form of the personal name Bartholomeus (see Bartholomew).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Mervis family from?

You can see how Mervis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mervis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mervis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mervis families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mervis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mervis families in 1911.
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What did your Mervis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mervis. 45% of Mervis men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Mervis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mervis were Laboror and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Laboror
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mervis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mervis 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Mervis. 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 378 military records available for the last name Mervis. For the veterans among your Mervis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mervis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mervis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mervis in 1953 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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