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Naeve Family History

Naeve Surname Meaning

German (Näve): see Neve

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


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Where is the Naeve family from?

You can see how Naeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naeve family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Naeve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Naeve family living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Naeve's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Naeve families in 1891.
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What did your Naeve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naeve. 36% of Naeve men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Naeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naeve 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Naeve. 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 383 military records available for the last name Naeve. For the veterans among your Naeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naeve lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Naeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Naeve in 1963 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naeve ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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