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Nevens Name Meaning

Flemish: patronymic from Neve .

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


Similar surnames: Nevels, Neuens, Neyens, Nevins, Levens, Lebens, Neaves, Neve, Ewens

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Where is the Nevens family from?

You can see how Nevens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Nevens families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nevens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nevens families in 1911.
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What did your Nevens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nevens. 100% of Nevens men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Nevens women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nevens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevens 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Nevens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 586 military records available for the last name Nevens. For the veterans among your Nevens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevens lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nevens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nevens in 1955 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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