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Nevarez Family History

Nevarez Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Asturian-Leonese Nevares .

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


Similar surnames: Nevares, Alverez, Olivarez, Narez, Alvarez, Tavarez, Nealey, Evarts

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Where is the Nevarez family from?

You can see how Nevarez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevarez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nevarez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Nevarez families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nevarez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Nevarez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevarez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nevarez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nevarez. 34% of Nevarez men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Nevarez women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevarez were Farmer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Labrador
    10%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nevarez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevarez 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nevarez. 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 Nevarez. For the veterans among your Nevarez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevarez lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Nevarez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Nevarez in 1952 was 27, and 67 in 2004.

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