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Nevela Family History

Nevela 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: Nevels, Nevel, Nevala, Neve, Vela, Nebel, Kivela, Favela, Neves

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Where is the Nevela family from?

You can see how Nevela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nevela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nevela families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Nevela's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nevela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevela 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 Nevela ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Nevela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Nevela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevela 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Nevela. 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 12 military records available for the last name Nevela. For the veterans among your Nevela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevela lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Nevela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nevela in 1974 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nevela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevela 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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