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Sarvis Family History

Sarvis Name Meaning

English: variant of Service .

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


Similar surnames: Servis, Parvis, Garvis, Servais, Sartin, Jervis, Maris, Carris

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Where is the Sarvis family from?

You can see how Sarvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarvis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sarvis families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sarvis's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Sarvis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarvis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarvis. 32% of Sarvis men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Sarvis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarvis were Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sarvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarvis 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Sarvis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sarvis. For the veterans among your Sarvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarvis lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sarvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sarvis in 1946 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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