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Naven Family History

Naven Surname Meaning

from Mac Cnáimhín or Ó Cnáimhín see Nevin.

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


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Where is the Naven family from?

You can see how Naven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naven families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Naven families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Naven's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Naven families in 1911.
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What did your Naven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Naven. 100% of Naven men worked as a Builders Labourer and 67% of Naven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    9%
  • Reeler Cotton
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Naven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naven 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Naven. 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 880 military records available for the last name Naven. For the veterans among your Naven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Naven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Naven in 1963 was 90, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naven ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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