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Nevis Family History

Nevis Surname Meaning

Irish and English (of Irish origin): variant of Nevins.

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


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Where is the Nevis family from?

You can see how Nevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Nevis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nevis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Nevis families in 1911.
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What did your Nevis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nevis. 32% of Nevis men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Nevis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nevis were Carpenter and Farmer.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Nevis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevis 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Nevis. 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 651 military records available for the last name Nevis. For the veterans among your Nevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Nevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nevis in 1955 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nevis 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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