History of your Surname
Get access to Chervo family records.Start a free trial

Chervo Family History

Chervo 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: Cuervo, Ciervo, Cerro, Cervi, Cherek, Cherry, Tervo, Hero, Chery

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Chervo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chervo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map

What did your Chervo ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Chervo | Data not to scale

*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

  • Laborer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Chervo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Chervo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chervo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Chervo

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Chervo. 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.

View all Chervo immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Chervo. For the veterans among your Chervo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chervo military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chervo family history

Discover More

What is the average Chervo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Chervo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chervo in 1970 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chervo

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chervo family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Chervo last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial