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Nephew Family History

Nephew Name Meaning

English: relationship name from Middle English nevew nefew ‘nephew’ (Old French neveu). Compare Neve

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


Similar surnames: Lehew, New, Mepham, Neaves, Chew, Morphew, Renew, Stephen, Rhew

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Where is the Nephew family from?

You can see how Nephew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nephew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nephew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Nephew families living in Channel Islands. This was about 24% of all the recorded Nephew's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Nephew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nephew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nephew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nephew. 100% of Nephew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Nephew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nephew 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Nephew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Nephew. For the veterans among your Nephew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nephew lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nephew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nephew in 1951 was 27, and 67 in 2004.

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