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Neives Family History

Neives 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: Neves, Neaves, Neises, Neve, Nieves, Naves, Nies, Nemes, Ives, Nevers

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Where is the Neives family from?

You can see how Neives families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neives family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neives families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Neives families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Neives's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Neives families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neives surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neives ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neives. 60% of Neives 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Citrus Grove Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Neives. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neives 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Neives. 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 49 military records available for the last name Neives. For the veterans among your Neives ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neives lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Neives life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Neives in 1960 was 47, and 27 in 2002.

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