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Neagles Family History

Neagles 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: Eagles, Neagle, Beagles, Eagle, Beagle, Nagle, Teagle, Eales, Neaves

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Where is the Neagles family from?

You can see how Neagles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neagles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neagles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Neagles families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neagles's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Neagles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neagles 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 Neagles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neagles. 43% of Neagles men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

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Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Neagles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neagles 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Neagles. 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 62 military records available for the last name Neagles. For the veterans among your Neagles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neagles lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Neagles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Neagles in 1967 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neagles 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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