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Nevastin Family History

Nevastin 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: Eastin, Easton, Beaston, Nevin, Sebastian, Mastin, Levatino, Astin

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Where is the Nevastin family from?

You can see how Nevastin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevastin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Nevastin families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Nevastin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Nevastin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Nevastin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevastin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nevastin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nevastin. For the veterans among your Nevastin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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