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Nuvell Family History

Nuvell 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: Nudell, Novell, Novello, Guell, Wivell, Duvall, Nell, Newell, Dovell

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Where is the Nuvell family from?

You can see how Nuvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nuvell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nuvell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Nuvell families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Nuvell's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Nuvell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Nuvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nuvell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nuvell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Nuvell. For the veterans among your Nuvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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