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Neavin Family History

Neavin 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: Nevin, Beavin, Heavin, Navin, Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Newlin, Levin

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Where is the Neavin family from?

You can see how Neavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Neavin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Neavin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Neavin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Neavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neavin 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Neavin. 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 47 military records available for the last name Neavin. For the veterans among your Neavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neavin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Neavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Neavin in 1958 was 51, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neavin 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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