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Nevlin Family History

Nevlin 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: Newlin, Nevin, Tevlin, Devlin, Berlin, Melin, Levin, Merlin, Helin

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Where is the Nevlin family from?

You can see how Nevlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nevlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Nevlin families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nevlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nevlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nevlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nevlin. 100% of Nevlin women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Nevlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevlin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nevlin. 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 30 military records available for the last name Nevlin. For the veterans among your Nevlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevlin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nevlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nevlin in 1968 was 59, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevlin 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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