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Neavitt Family History

Neavitt 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: Leavitt, Nevitt, Nesbitt, Gavitt, Savitt, Levitt, Cavitt, Devitt

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Where is the Neavitt family from?

You can see how Neavitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neavitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neavitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Neavitt families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Neavitt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Neavitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neavitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neavitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neavitt. 100% of Neavitt men worked as a Waterman.

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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

  • Waterman
    100%

What Neavitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Neavitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neavitt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Neavitt. 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 64 military records available for the last name Neavitt. For the veterans among your Neavitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neavitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Neavitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Neavitt in 1963 was 93, and 101 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neavitt 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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