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Nevens Family History

Nevens Surname Meaning

Flemish: patronymic from Neve.

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


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Where is the Nevens family from?

You can see how Nevens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Nevens families living in Northumberland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Nevens's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Nevens families in 1891.
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What did your Nevens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nevens. 84% of Nevens 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
    84%
  • Cashier Clerk
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

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There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nevens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevens 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Nevens. 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 586 military records available for the last name Nevens. For the veterans among your Nevens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevens lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nevens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nevens in 1955 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevens 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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