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Neatby Family History

Neatby Surname Meaning

From either of two places called Nateby in Lancs and Westm, both of which are recorded as Nateby in the 13th century.

The place-names probably derive from an Old Scandinavian personal name Nate or Old Scandinavian nata ‘nettle’ + Old Scandinavian bȳ ‘village settlement’.

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


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You can see how Neatby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neatby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Neatby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Neatby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Neatby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Neatby families in 1891.
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What did your Neatby 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 Neatby. 100% of Neatby men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Neatby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 158 immigration records available for the last name Neatby. 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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There are 31 military records available for the last name Neatby. For the veterans among your Neatby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neatby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Neatby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Neatby in 1964 was 83, and 83 in 2000.

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