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Nivel Family History

Nivel 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: Niver, Nevel, Niel, Kivel, Niven, Kiel, Neve, Eitel, Nice, Nobel

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Where is the Nivel family from?

You can see how Nivel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nivel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nivel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nivel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nivel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nivel 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 Nivel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nivel. 100% of Nivel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Nivel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nivel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Nivel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Nivel. For the veterans among your Nivel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nivel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Nivel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nivel in 1954 was 43, and 87 in 2003.

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