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Neater Family History

Neater 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: Netter, Nester, Heater, Yeater, Teater, Deater, Cater, Peter, Beaver

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Where is the Neater family from?

You can see how Neater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neater family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neater families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Neater families living in Alberta. This was about 70% of all the recorded Neater's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Neater families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neater 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 Neater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neater. 60% of Neater men worked as a Miner and 100% of Neater women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Neater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Neater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neater 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Neater. 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 Neater. For the veterans among your Neater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neater lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Neater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Neater in 1967 was 80, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neater 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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