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Nevius Family History

Nevius Surname Meaning

Dutch: Latinized form of Neef ‘nephew cousin’. The surname Nevius is no longer found in the Netherlands.

Compare Nafey, Neafus, and Neefus.

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


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Where is the Nevius family from?

You can see how Nevius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevius family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Nevius families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nevius's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nevius families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevius 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 Nevius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nevius. 26% of Nevius men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Nevius women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevius were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    27%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nevius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevius 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Nevius. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nevius. For the veterans among your Nevius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevius lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Nevius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nevius in 1954 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevius 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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