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Nevile Family History

Nevile Surname Meaning

see Neville.

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


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Where is the Nevile family from?

You can see how Nevile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Nevile families living in Yorkshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Nevile's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nevile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevile 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 Nevile ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nevile. 50% of Nevile women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nevile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevile 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Nevile. 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 383 military records available for the last name Nevile. For the veterans among your Nevile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevile lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Nevile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nevile in 1987 was 94, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nevile

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevile 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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