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Nevett Family History

Nevett Surname Meaning

from the Welsh personal name Ednyfed with loss of the first syllable. variant spelling of Knevett; see Knivett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Nevett family from?

You can see how Nevett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Nevett families living in Shropshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Nevett's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Nevett families in 1891.
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What did your Nevett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Capston Lathe Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nevett. 20% of Nevett men worked as a Capston Lathe Hand and 77% of Nevett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevett were Incapacitated and Tailors Machinist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Capston Lathe Hand
    20%
  • Joiner
    20%
  • Carpenter joiner
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Tailors Machinist
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nevett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevett 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Nevett. 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 355 military records available for the last name Nevett. For the veterans among your Nevett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Nevett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nevett in 1961 was 49, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevett 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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