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Nevins Family History

Nevins Name Meaning

Irish: from Mac Cnáimhín or Ó Cnáimhín (see Nevin ) with English patronymic or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Nevin, Nevis, Neils, Nevels, Nevils, Devins, Bevans, Bevins, Devin

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Where is the Nevins family from?

You can see how Nevins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nevins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nevins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 50 Nevins families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Nevins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nevins families in 1911.
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What did your Nevins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nevins. 38% of Nevins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Nevins women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    38%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Student
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Nevins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nevins 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nevins. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Nevins. For the veterans among your Nevins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nevins lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nevins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nevins in 1944 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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