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Neares Family History

Neares 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: Neaves, Nevares, Meares, Terres, Mares, Naves, Bares, Ares, Sears

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Where is the Neares family from?

You can see how Neares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neares family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neares families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Neares family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Neares's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Neares families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Neares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neares 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Neares. 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 10 military records available for the last name Neares. For the veterans among your Neares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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