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Neven Family History

Neven Surname Meaning

from Mac Cnaimhin see Nevin.

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


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Where is the Neven family from?

You can see how Neven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neven families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Neven families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Neven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neven. 100% of Neven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Neven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neven 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neven. 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 848 military records available for the last name Neven. For the veterans among your Neven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Neven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Neven in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2001.

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