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Nevelle Family History

Nevelle 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: Neville, Revelle, Nevells, Deville, Lavelle, Novello, Neuville

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Where is the Nevelle family from?

You can see how Nevelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nevelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Nevelle families living in Northumberland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Nevelle's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Nevelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevelle 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 Nevelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nevelle. 100% of Nevelle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nevelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevelle 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Nevelle. 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 140 military records available for the last name Nevelle. For the veterans among your Nevelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevelle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nevelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nevelle in 1967 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevelle 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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