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Neva Family History

Neva Name Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named in Tavastia from neva ‘bog’ with reference to their location. Adopted also as an ornamental name in the name changing campaigns of the early 20th century replacing Swedish names especially those beginning with N- as for example Nordman and Nyman (compare Laine ).

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


Similar surnames: Nava, Nova, Niva, Neve, Sava, Vega, Tena, Cueva, Seda, Sevy

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Where is the Neva family from?

You can see how Neva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neva family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Neva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Neva families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Neva's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neva families in 1891.
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What did your Neva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neva. 34% of Neva men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Neva women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neva were Attendant and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neva 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Neva. 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 201 military records available for the last name Neva. For the veterans among your Neva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neva lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Neva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Neva in 1960 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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