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Nankivell Family History

Nankivell Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Nanskeval in Saint Mawgan in Pydar.

The placename derives from Middle Cornish nans ‘valley’ + cuvel an element of unexplained etymology perhaps a personal name.

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


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You can see how Nankivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nankivell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nankivell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Nankivell families living in British Columbia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Nankivell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nankivell families in 1911.
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What did your Nankivell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nankivell. 100% of Nankivell men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 997 immigration records available for the last name Nankivell. 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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There are 646 military records available for the last name Nankivell. For the veterans among your Nankivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nankivell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nankivell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nankivell in 1961 was 36, and 58 in 2004.

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