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Naville Family History

Naville Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neville, Saville, Deville, Lavelle, Faille, Neuville, Paille

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Where is the Naville family from?

You can see how Naville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naville family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Naville families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 25 Naville families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Naville's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Naville families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Naville ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Naville. 100% of Naville women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Naville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naville 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Naville. 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 461 military records available for the last name Naville. For the veterans among your Naville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naville lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Naville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Naville in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naville

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naville 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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