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Neuville Family History

Neuville Surname Meaning

French Walloon and Flemish: habitational name from (La) Neuville, the name of several places mainly in the northern part of France and in Belgium (Wallonia and Flanders). Ultimately derived from Latin nova villa ‘new country house estate’ (later ‘new settlement/village/town’).

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


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Where is the Neuville family from?

You can see how Neuville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neuville family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neuville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Neuville families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Neuville's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Neuville families in 1891.
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What did your Neuville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neuville. 72% of Neuville men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Accountant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Neuville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neuville 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Neuville. 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 Neuville. For the veterans among your Neuville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neuville lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neuville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neuville in 1962 was 55, and 96 in 2004.

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