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Neaveill Family History

Neaveill 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: Leavell, Nevill, Averill, Neill, Neville, Neuville, Newell, Revill

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Where is the Neaveill family from?

You can see how Neaveill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neaveill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Neaveill families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Neaveill's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neaveill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neaveill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neaveill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neaveill. 50% of Neaveill men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Neaveill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Neaveill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neaveill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Neaveill. 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 59 military records available for the last name Neaveill. For the veterans among your Neaveill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neaveill lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Neaveill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Neaveill in 1943 was 39, and 44 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neaveill 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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