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Nevills Family History

Nevills Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Neville with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nevills family from?

You can see how Nevills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevills family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevills families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Nevills families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Nevills's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nevills families in 1891.
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What did your Nevills ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nevills. 60% of Nevills 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
    60%
  • Household Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nevills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevills 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Nevills. 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 660 military records available for the last name Nevills. For the veterans among your Nevills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevills lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Nevills life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nevills in 1960 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevills 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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