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Nevison Family History

Nevison Name Meaning

see Nevinson .

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


Similar surnames: Nerison, Levison, Nivison, Nelson, Nevin, Lewison, Denison, Emison

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Where is the Nevison family from?

You can see how Nevison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Nevison families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Nevison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nevison families in 1911.
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What did your Nevison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nevison. 34% of Nevison men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Nevison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevison 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 Nevison. 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 456 military records available for the last name Nevison. For the veterans among your Nevison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevison lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Nevison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nevison in 1960 was 38, and 80 in 2003.

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