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Neavil Family History

Neavil 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: Weavil, Nevil, Neal, Nevin, Nail, Neaves, Beavin, Navia, Neave

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Where is the Neavil family from?

You can see how Neavil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neavil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neavil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neavil family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Neavil's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Neavil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neavil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Neavil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neavil 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Neavil. 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 22 military records available for the last name Neavil. For the veterans among your Neavil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neavil lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Neavil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Neavil in 1964 was 70, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neavil 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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