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Neatherly Family History

Neatherly 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: Weatherly, Heatherly, Eatherly, Neathery, Featherly, Weatherby

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Where is the Neatherly family from?

You can see how Neatherly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neatherly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neatherly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Neatherly families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Neatherly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neatherly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neatherly 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 Neatherly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neatherly. 54% of Neatherly men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Neatherly women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neatherly were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Neatherly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Neatherly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neatherly 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 Neatherly. 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 169 military records available for the last name Neatherly. For the veterans among your Neatherly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neatherly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Neatherly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Neatherly in 1966 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neatherly 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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