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Jervik Family History

Jervik 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: Jervis, Jarvi, Jarvis, Cervi, Kervin, Servin, Gervin, Mervis, Torvik

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Where is the Jervik family from?

You can see how Jervik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jervik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jervik families living in South Dakota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jervik's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Jervik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jervik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jervik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jervik. 100% of Jervik men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Jervik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jervik 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jervik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Jervik. For the veterans among your Jervik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jervik lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Jervik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jervik in 1972 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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