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Zervas Name Meaning

Greek: variant of Zervos . Dutch and North German: from a vernacular form of the medieval personal name Servatius a Christian saint's name.

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


Similar surnames: Zervos, German, Gervin, Servais, Perman, Mervis, Perna, Gervais

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Where is the Zervas family from?

You can see how Zervas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zervas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zervas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Zervas families living in Missouri. This was about 93% of all the recorded Zervas's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zervas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zervas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zervas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counterman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zervas. 16% of Zervas men worked as a Counterman and 60% of Zervas women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zervas were Cook and New Worker. .

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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

  • Counterman
    16%
  • Waiter
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Cook
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zervas. 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 481 military records available for the last name Zervas. For the veterans among your Zervas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zervas lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Zervas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zervas in 1942 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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