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Nevern Family History

Nevern 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: Severn, Nevers, Kevern, Neve, Lever, Revere, Leven, Davern, Severin

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Where is the Nevern family from?

You can see how Nevern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevern family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Nevern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nevern family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nevern's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nevern families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Nevern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevern 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nevern. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nevern. For the veterans among your Nevern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevern lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevern 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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