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Vervais Family History

Vervais Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gervais, Servais, Zervas, Mervis, Veras, Servis, Jervis, Germain

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Where is the Vervais family from?

You can see how Vervais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vervais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vervais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Vervais families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Vervais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vervais families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vervais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vervais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vervais. 100% of Vervais men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Vervais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vervais 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Vervais. 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 67 military records available for the last name Vervais. For the veterans among your Vervais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vervais lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Vervais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vervais in 1958 was 53, and 89 in 2002.

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