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Nevill Family History

Nevill Surname Meaning

English and Irish: of Norman origin a variant of Neville.

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


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Where is the Nevill family from?

You can see how Nevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 409 Nevill families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Nevill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nevill families in 1891.
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What did your Nevill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nevill. 12% of Nevill men worked as a French Polisher and 78% of Nevill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevill were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • French Polisher
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Wood Machinist
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Nevill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Nevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nevill. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nevill. For the veterans among your Nevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevill lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nevill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nevill in 1951 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevill 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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