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Nevells Family History

Nevells Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Neville.

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


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Where is the Nevells family from?

You can see how Nevells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevells families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Nevells families living in Middlesex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nevells's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Nevells families in 1891.
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What did your Nevells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nevells. 100% of Nevells 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Nevells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevells 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Nevells. 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 249 military records available for the last name Nevells. For the veterans among your Nevells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevells lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nevells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nevells in 1965 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevells 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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