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Nevinger Family History

Nevinger 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: Levinger, Evinger, Novinger, Beringer, Avinger, Bedinger, Heringer

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Where is the Nevinger family from?

You can see how Nevinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nevinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Nevinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nevinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nevinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevinger 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 Nevinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nevinger. 45% of Nevinger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nevinger women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevinger were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Nevinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Nevinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevinger 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Nevinger. 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 57 military records available for the last name Nevinger. For the veterans among your Nevinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nevinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nevinger in 1963 was 33, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevinger 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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