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Nephin Family History

Nephin Name 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: Pepin, Newlin, Nevin, Alphin, Negrin, Nein, Nelkin, Gethin, Nephew

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Where is the Nephin family from?

You can see how Nephin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nephin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nephin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Nephin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Nephin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nephin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nephin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nephin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nephin. 72% of Nephin men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%
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What Nephin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Nephin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nephin 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Nephin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Nephin. For the veterans among your Nephin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nephin lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Nephin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nephin in 1992 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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