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Neails Family History

Neails 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: Neals, Neils, Nails, Nevils, Neal, Neill, Nail, Neaves, Neis, Neild

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There are 21 census records available for the last name Neails. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neails 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

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Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Neails life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Neails in 1988 was 24, and 74 in 2000.

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