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Neiver Family History

Neiver 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: Neier, Niver, Neider, Neiser, Neiger, Seiver, Oliver, Beaver, Neve

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Where is the Neiver family from?

You can see how Neiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiver family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Neiver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Neiver family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neiver's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Neiver families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Neiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiver 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Neiver. 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 Neiver. For the veterans among your Neiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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