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Nervig Family History

Nervig Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Service, Nevin, Gerwig, Herbig, Gervin, Gerbig, Mervis, Jervis

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Where is the Nervig family from?

You can see how Nervig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nervig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Nervig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Nervig families living in Iowa. This was about 74% of all the recorded Nervig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nervig families in 1880.
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What did your Nervig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nervig. 62% of Nervig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nervig women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Nervig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nervig 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Nervig. 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 116 military records available for the last name Nervig. For the veterans among your Nervig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nervig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nervig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nervig in 1965 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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