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Nevar Family History

Nevar 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: Neva, Navar, Near, Levar, Bear, Neve, Lever, Dear, Neal, Pear

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Where is the Nevar family from?

You can see how Nevar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nevar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Nevar families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nevar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nevar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevar 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 153 census records available for the last name Nevar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevar 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Nevar. 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 Nevar. For the veterans among your Nevar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Nevar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nevar in 1970 was 84, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevar 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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