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Neafie Family History

Neafie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neace, Neave, Nease, Nafe, Neagle, Eadie, Neale, Beatie, Dearie

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Where is the Neafie family from?

You can see how Neafie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neafie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neafie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Neafie family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neafie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Neafie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neafie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neafie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neafie. 100% of Neafie men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Neafie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Neafie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neafie 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Neafie. 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 97 military records available for the last name Neafie. For the veterans among your Neafie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neafie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Neafie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Neafie in 1967 was 65, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neafie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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