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Nevanen Family History

Nevanen 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: Devaney, Keranen, Nevares, Nevarez, Devane, Neve, Leven, Devine

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Where is the Nevanen family from?

You can see how Nevanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nevanen family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Nevanen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Nevanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nevanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Nevanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevanen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Nevanen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Nevanen. For the veterans among your Nevanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevanen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nevanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Nevanen in 1970 was 89, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevanen 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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