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Neale Family History

Neale Surname Meaning

English: variant of Neal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Neale family from?

You can see how Neale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,205 Neale families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Neale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neale families in 1891.
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What did your Neale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neale. 7% of Neale men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Neale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neale were Incapacitated and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Gardener
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 163,000 census records available for the last name Neale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neale 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Neale. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Neale. For the veterans among your Neale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neale lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Neale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neale in 1953 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neale 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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