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Nevils Family History

Nevils Name Meaning

English: variant of Neville .

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


Similar surnames: Nevills, Nevill, Nevil, Neils, Nevis, Nevels, Nevins, Newill, Neals

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Where is the Nevils family from?

You can see how Nevils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevils family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Nevils families living in Tennessee. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nevils's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Nevils families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevils surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nevils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nevils. 33% of Nevils men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Nevils women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevils were Truck Driver and Milker. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Milker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nevils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevils 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Nevils. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nevils. For the veterans among your Nevils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevils lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nevils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nevils in 1962 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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