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Neven Family History

Neven Name Meaning

from Mac Cnaimhin see Nevin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Neve, Leven, Nevin, Neves, Even, Neveu, Nevel, Nevens, Niven, Nolen

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Where is the Neven family from?

You can see how Neven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neven families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 14 Neven families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Neven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neven families in 1911.
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What did your Neven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Neven. 34% of Neven men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Neven women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Employ
    17%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Neven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neven 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neven. 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 848 military records available for the last name Neven. For the veterans among your Neven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Neven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Neven in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2001.

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