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Neavan Family History

Neavan 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: Beavan, Neman, Nevin, Navas, Devan, Cavan, Nava, Newman, Seaman

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Where is the Neavan family from?

You can see how Neavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neavan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Neavan families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Neavan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neavan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Neavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neavan 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 Neavan. 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 military records available for the last name Neavan. For the veterans among your Neavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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