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Neame Family History

Neame Surname Meaning

From Middle English eme ‘uncle’ (Old English ēam) with the initial N- arising from misdivision (originally when preceded by words with final -n such as Middle English min ‘my’ and an ‘an’).

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Neame family from?

You can see how Neame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neame family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neame families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Neame families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neame's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Neame families in 1891.
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What did your Neame 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 Neame. 23% of Neame men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Neame women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neame were Carpenter and Wife Of Above.

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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
    23%
  • Brewery Director
    12%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Wife Of Above
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Neame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neame 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Neame. 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 465 military records available for the last name Neame. For the veterans among your Neame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neame lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Neame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Neame in 1975 was 87, and 90 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neame 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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