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Neagley Family History

Neagley 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: Yeagley, Beagley, Feagley, Negley, Neagle, Nagley, Nealey, Eagle

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Where is the Neagley family from?

You can see how Neagley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neagley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neagley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neagley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Neagley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neagley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neagley 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 Neagley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neagley. 50% of Neagley men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Owneroperator
    50%

What Neagley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Neagley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neagley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Neagley. 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 109 military records available for the last name Neagley. For the veterans among your Neagley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neagley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Neagley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Neagley in 1961 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neagley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neagley 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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