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Nevison Family History

Nevison Surname Meaning

see Nevinson.

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


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Where is the Nevison family from?

You can see how Nevison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Nevison families living in Durham. This was about 34% of all the recorded Nevison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nevison families in 1891.
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What did your Nevison 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 Nevison. 25% of Nevison men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Nevison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevison were Iron Moulder and 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
    25%
  • Upholsterer
    25%
  • Cotton Weaver
    25%
  • Iron Moulder
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Nevison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nevison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevison 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nevison. 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 456 military records available for the last name Nevison. For the veterans among your Nevison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevison lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Nevison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nevison in 1960 was 38, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevison 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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