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Nevinson Family History

Nevinson Surname Meaning

‘son of Nevin’. See Nevin.

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


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Where is the Nevinson family from?

You can see how Nevinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nevinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Nevinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Nevinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nevinson families in 1891.
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What did your Nevinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nevinson. 100% of Nevinson men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Nevinson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Cotton Loom Weaver
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nevinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevinson 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Nevinson. 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 85 military records available for the last name Nevinson. For the veterans among your Nevinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevinson lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Nevinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nevinson in 1989 was 80, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevinson 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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