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Neare Family History

Neare 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: Neace, Neary, Neave, Nease, Near, Neale, Teare, Weare, Beare, Peare

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Where is the Neare family from?

You can see how Neare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neare family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Neare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Neare family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Neare's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Neare families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neare 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 Neare ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neare. 50% of Neare women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Neare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Neare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neare 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Neare. 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 30 military records available for the last name Neare. For the veterans among your Neare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neare lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Neare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neare in 1967 was 89, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neare 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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