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Neaves Name Meaning

English: variant of Neve with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Neave, Beaver, Naves, Weaver, Eales, Nevels, Neves, Eaves, Leavey

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Where is the Neaves family from?

You can see how Neaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neaves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neaves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Neaves families living in Kent. This was about 27% of all the recorded Neaves's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Neaves families in 1891.
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What did your Neaves 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 Neaves. 28% of Neaves men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Neaves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neaves were Railway Clerk and Household Duties (unpaid). .

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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
    28%
  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Farmworker
    7%
  • Railway Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Neaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neaves 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neaves. 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 Neaves. For the veterans among your Neaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neaves lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Neaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Neaves in 1951 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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