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Servais Family History

Servais Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: from the French personal name Servais from Latin Servatius.

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


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Where is the Servais family from?

You can see how Servais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Servais family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Servais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 42 Servais families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Servais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Servais families in 1911.
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What did your Servais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Servais. 34% of Servais men worked as a Commis.

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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

  • Commis
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Servais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Servais 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Servais. 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 500 military records available for the last name Servais. For the veterans among your Servais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Servais lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Servais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Servais in 1963 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Servais

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Servais 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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