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Neavans Family History

Neavans Surname 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: Navas, Neaves, Bevans, Evans, Avans, Beavan, Nevins, Feagans, Yeamans

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Where is the Neavans family from?

You can see how Neavans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neavans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Neavans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Neavans families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Neavans's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Neavans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Neavans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neavans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Neavans. 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 military records available for the last name Neavans. For the veterans among your Neavans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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