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Nevilles Family History

Nevilles Surname Meaning

variant of Neville with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Nevilles family from?

You can see how Nevilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevilles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevilles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Nevilles families living in Staffordshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Nevilles's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Nevilles families in 1891.
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What did your Nevilles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nevilles. 43% of Nevilles men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Nevilles women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevilles were Porter and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Porter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Nevilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevilles 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Nevilles. 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 101 military records available for the last name Nevilles. For the veterans among your Nevilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevilles lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nevilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nevilles in 1955 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

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