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Nancekevell Family History

Nancekevell Name 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: Mackrell, Bakewell, Ancell, Nickell, Mackell, Pickerell, Lacewell

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Where is the Nancekevell family from?

You can see how Nancekevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nancekevell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Nancekevell families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Nancekevell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Nancekevell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Nancekevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nancekevell 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 Nancekevell. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nancekevell. For the veterans among your Nancekevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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