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Neveau Family History

Neveau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Neveu ‘nephew’ also ‘grandson’.

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


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Where is the Neveau family from?

You can see how Neveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neveau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neveau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Neveau family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neveau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neveau families in 1891.
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What did your Neveau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neveau. 43% of Neveau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Neveau women worked as a Housework.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Barber
    29%
  • Mending Forge Cleaning
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Neveau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neveau 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Neveau. 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 142 military records available for the last name Neveau. For the veterans among your Neveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neveau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Neveau in 1963 was 88, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neveau 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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