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Nevit Family History

Nevit 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: Nevin, Levit, Nevitt, Nevis, Nevil, Neve, Levin, Neat, Devin, Petit

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Where is the Nevit family from?

You can see how Nevit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nevit family living in Denbighshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nevit's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Nevit families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Nevit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevit 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nevit. 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 73 military records available for the last name Nevit. For the veterans among your Nevit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevit lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Nevit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Nevit in 1960 was 61, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevit 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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