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Nevan Family History

Nevan 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: Neman, Nevin, Devan, Evan, Neva, Levan, Bevan, Nelan, Bean, Dean

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Where is the Nevan family from?

You can see how Nevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Nevan families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nevan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nevan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nevan. 100% of Nevan men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Nevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevan 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Nevan. 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 56 military records available for the last name Nevan. For the veterans among your Nevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Nevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nevan in 1969 was 75, and 81 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevan 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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