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Nevala Family History

Nevala Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from neva ‘bog’ (compare Neva) + the locative suffix -la.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century especially in southern and northern Ostrobothnia.

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


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Where is the Nevala family from?

You can see how Nevala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Nevala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nevala family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nevala's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nevala families in 1911.
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What did your Nevala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nevala. 39% of Nevala men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Nevala women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevala were Sawyer and Servant.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Sawyer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Servant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nevala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevala 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Nevala. 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 246 military records available for the last name Nevala. For the veterans among your Nevala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevala lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Nevala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nevala in 1961 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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