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Neads Family History

Neads Surname Meaning

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Neads family from?

You can see how Neads families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neads family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neads families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Neads families living in Somerset. This was about 71% of all the recorded Neads's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Neads families in 1891.
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What did your Neads ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neads. 30% of Neads men worked as a Gardener and 85% of Neads women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neads were General Labourer and House Wife.

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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

  • Gardener
    30%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Labourer Retired
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Cook
    4%
  • House Wife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neads. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neads 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Neads. 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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Draft Cards

There are 185 military records available for the last name Neads. For the veterans among your Neads ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neads lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Neads life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neads in 1965 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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