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Necil Family History

Necil 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: Cecil, Neil, Nevil, Neal, Neill, Peil, Keil, Nevin, Feil, Nebel

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Where is the Necil family from?

You can see how Necil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Necil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Necil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Necil families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Necil's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Necil families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Necil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Necil 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Necil. 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 4 military records available for the last name Necil. For the veterans among your Necil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Necil lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Necil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Necil in 1977 was 79, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Necil 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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