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Neast Family History

Neast 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: Neat, East, Nast, Neas, Nest, Nease, Keast, Weast, Yeast, Best

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Where is the Neast family from?

You can see how Neast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neast family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neast families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Neast family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neast's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Neast families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Neast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neast 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Neast. 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 20 military records available for the last name Neast. For the veterans among your Neast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neast lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Neast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Neast in 1963 was 44, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neast 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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