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Nevist Family History

Nevist Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nevitt, Nevis, Geist, Nevin, Levis, Neves, Bevis, Feist, Neis, Leist

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Where is the Nevist family from?

You can see how Nevist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevist family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nevist families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nevist's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Nevist families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Nevist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevist 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 immigration records available for the last name Nevist. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nevist. For the veterans among your Nevist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevist lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevist 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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