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Neat Name Meaning

English: from Middle English neat ‘ox cow’ (Old English nēat) probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a cowherd or a nickname for someone thought to bear some resemblance to the animal. The modern English adjective neat (via French from Latin nitidus ‘clean shining’) does not occur before the 16th century after the main period of surname formation.

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


Similar surnames: Best, Bean, Nead, Neal, New, Seat, Noah, Deas, Leap, Belt

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Where is the Neat family from?

You can see how Neat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Neat families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Neat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neat families in 1891.
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What did your Neat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neat. 29% of Neat men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Neat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neat were Cotton Merchant and Housekeeper. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Postman
    15%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Cotton Merchant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 469 immigration records available for the last name Neat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Neat. For the veterans among your Neat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neat lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Neat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Neat in 1957 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

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