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Neckels Family History

Neckels 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: Nuckels, Nickels, Eckels, Necker, Seckel, Heckel, Meckel, Nickel

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Where is the Neckels family from?

You can see how Neckels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neckels family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Neckels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neckels family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Neckels's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Neckels families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neckels 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 Neckels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neckels. 100% of Neckels men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Neckels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Neckels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neckels 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Neckels. 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 Neckels. For the veterans among your Neckels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neckels lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Neckels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neckels in 1973 was 64, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neckels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neckels 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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