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Neay Family History

Neay 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: Neal, Ney, Nay, Neat, Nead, Neary, Neas, Near, Nealy, Nery

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Where is the Neay family from?

You can see how Neay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Neay families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neay 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 Neay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neay. 60% of Neay men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Waiter
    40%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Neay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neay 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Neay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Neay. For the veterans among your Neay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Neay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Neay in 1970 was 35, and 64 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neay 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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