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Nekervis Family History

Nekervis 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: Nankervis, Kervin, Nevers, Mervis, Nevis, Kertis, Servis, Jervis

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Where is the Nekervis family from?

You can see how Nekervis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nekervis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Nekervis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Nekervis family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nekervis's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nekervis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nekervis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nekervis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nekervis. 100% of Nekervis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Nekervis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nekervis 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Nekervis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Nekervis. For the veterans among your Nekervis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nekervis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Nekervis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nekervis in 1971 was 83, and 76 in 2000.

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