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Nevant Family History

Nevant 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: Levant, Neman, Nevin, Neat, Devan, Savant, Evan, Neva, Evatt, Bevans

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Where is the Nevant family from?

You can see how Nevant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nevant families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Nevant family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nevant's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nevant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevant 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 Nevant ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Nevant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Nevant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevant 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nevant. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nevant. For the veterans among your Nevant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevant lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Nevant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nevant in 1971 was 80, and 100 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevant 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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