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Nevad Family History

Nevad 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: Nerad, Neva, Nead, Neve, Read, Neal, Neman, Nevin, Neat, Navas

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Where is the Nevad family from?

You can see how Nevad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nevad family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nevad's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nevad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevad 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 Nevad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nevad. 100% of Nevad women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Nevad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Nevad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevad 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nevad. 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 30 military records available for the last name Nevad. For the veterans among your Nevad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Nevad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Nevad in 1966 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nevad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevad 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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