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Neveu Family History

Neveu Surname Meaning

French: relationship name from Old French neveu ‘nephew’ also ‘grandson’ used to distinguish the two bearers of the same personal name.

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


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Where is the Neveu family from?

You can see how Neveu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neveu family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Neveu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Neveu family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neveu's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neveu families in 1891.
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What did your Neveu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Vendeuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Neveu. 52% of Neveu men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Neveu women worked as a Vendeuse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neveu were Farmer and Modiste.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    52%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Cordonnier
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Vendeuse
    34%
  • Servante
    34%
  • Modiste
    34%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Neveu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neveu 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neveu. 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 700 military records available for the last name Neveu. For the veterans among your Neveu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neveu lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Neveu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neveu in 1955 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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