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Sarvey Family History

Sarvey Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Sarvey family from?

You can see how Sarvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarvey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Sarvey families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Sarvey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sarvey families in 1911.
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What did your Sarvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarvey. 53% of Sarvey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sarvey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarvey were Catcher 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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Catcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sarvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sarvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarvey 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Sarvey. 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 335 military records available for the last name Sarvey. For the veterans among your Sarvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarvey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sarvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sarvey in 1964 was 80, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarvey 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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