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Nevins Family History

Nevins Surname Meaning

Irish: from Mac Cnáimhín or Ó Cnáimhín (see Nevin) with English patronymic or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Nevins family from?

You can see how Nevins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Nevins families living in Durham. This was about 25% of all the recorded Nevins's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nevins families in 1891.
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What did your Nevins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nevins. 42% of Nevins men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Nevins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevins were Gem Setter Retired and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    42%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Motor Driver
    17%
  • Gem Setter Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nevins. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Nevins. For the veterans among your Nevins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevins lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nevins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nevins in 1944 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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