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Origins of the Nevil surname

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About the Nevils

We have a total number of 1383 records for people with the last name Nevil.

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Where do most Nevils live?

In 1921, most Nevils lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Nevils

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 938 records for the Nevil surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Nevils most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Nevils.

What are the most common Nevil first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Nevil family members

Common jobs for Nevils

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Nevils in 1921
House Servant

6

Glover

5

Servant

5

Agricultural Labourer

4

Dressmaker

4

Common Male occupations for Nevils in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

18

Coal Miner

12

Carpenter

6

Farm Labourer

6

Ag Laborer

5

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