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Nevill Family History

Nevill Name Meaning

English and Irish: of Norman origin a variant of Neville .

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


Similar surnames: Nevil, Newill, Nevils, Nevills, Newell, Neville, Newville, Neall

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Where is the Nevill family from?

You can see how Nevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 30 Nevill families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nevill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nevill families in 1911.
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What did your Nevill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nevill. 59% of Nevill 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
    59%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Painter
    17%
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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Nevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nevill. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Nevill. For the veterans among your Nevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevill lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nevill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Nevill in 1951 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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