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Needhan Family History

Needhan 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: Needham, Meehan, Neeman, Deehan, Neenan, Feehan, Teehan, Keehan

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Where is the Needhan family from?

You can see how Needhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Needhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Needhan family living in Leicestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Needhan's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Needhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Needhan 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 Needhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Needhan. 100% of Needhan 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 997 census records available for the last name Needhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needhan 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Needhan. 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 68 military records available for the last name Needhan. For the veterans among your Needhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needhan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Needhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Needhan in 1979 was 93, and 48 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Needhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Needhan 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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