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Nevell Family History

Nevell Surname Meaning

see Neville.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nevell family from?

You can see how Nevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Nevell families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Nevell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Nevell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevell 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 Nevell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nevell. 50% of Nevell men worked as an Incapacitated and 75% of Nevell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevell were Milk Roundsman and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Milk Roundsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • None
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Nevell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevell 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Nevell. 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 360 military records available for the last name Nevell. For the veterans among your Nevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Nevell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nevell in 1970 was 87, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nevell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevell 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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