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Neats Family History

Neats 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, Neals, Neas, Keats, Yeats, Teats, Seats, Deats, Ness, Neal

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Where is the Neats family from?

You can see how Neats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neats family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neats families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Neats families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Neats's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Neats families in 1891.
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What did your Neats ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neats. 100% of Neats women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Neats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neats 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Neats. 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 13 military records available for the last name Neats. For the veterans among your Neats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neats lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Neats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Neats in 1973 was 74, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neats 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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