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Gervasio Name Meaning

Italian and Spanish (mainly Biscay): from the personal name Gervasio (see Jarvis ).

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


Similar surnames: Gervasi, Gervase, Gervais, Derasmo, Gerardo, Germani, Germano

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Where is the Gervasio family from?

You can see how Gervasio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gervasio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gervasio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gervasio family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gervasio's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gervasio families in 1911.
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What did your Gervasio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gervasio. 47% of Gervasio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gervasio women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gervasio were Shoe Maker and Waitress. .

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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
    47%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Butcher
    11%
  • Shoe Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gervasio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gervasio 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 Gervasio. 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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There are 313 military records available for the last name Gervasio. For the veterans among your Gervasio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gervasio lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gervasio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gervasio in 1954 was 41, and 42 in 2004.

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