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Nuvill Family History

Nuvill 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: Nevill, Neill, Neville, Duvall, Quill, Neuville, Hugill, Nill, Guill

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Where is the Nuvill family from?

You can see how Nuvill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuvill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Nuvill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nuvill family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nuvill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nuvill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nuvill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Nuvill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuvill 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nuvill. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nuvill. For the veterans among your Nuvill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nuvill lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Nuvill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nuvill in 1977 was 81, and 70 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nuvill 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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