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Nevas Family History

Nevas 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: Navas, Neves, Neva, Neas, Nevis, Neve, Ness, Neal, Vas, Livas

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Where is the Nevas family from?

You can see how Nevas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nevas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nevas families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Nevas's in USA. California had the highest population of Nevas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevas 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 Nevas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Nevas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevas 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Nevas. 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 19 military records available for the last name Nevas. For the veterans among your Nevas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Nevas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nevas in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevas 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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