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Nervell Family History

Nervell 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: Norvell, Cervelli, Kernell, Newell, Harvell, Carvell, Levell

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Where is the Nervell family from?

You can see how Nervell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nervell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nervell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Nervell family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Nervell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nervell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nervell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nervell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nervell. 100% of Nervell men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Nervell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nervell 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 Nervell. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nervell. For the veterans among your Nervell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nervell lifespan?

Average Nervell life expectancy in 1970 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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