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Nivon Family History

Nivon 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: Nixon, Nimon, Niven, Simon, Noon, Avon, Nevin, Ligon, Nino, Aiton

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Where is the Nivon family from?

You can see how Nivon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nivon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Nivon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nivon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Nivon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nivon families in 1891.
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What did your Nivon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nivon. 100% of Nivon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Nivon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nivon 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Nivon. 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 23 military records available for the last name Nivon. For the veterans among your Nivon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nivon lifespan?

Average Nivon life expectancy in 1989 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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