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Needom Family History

Needom 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: Leedom, Needham, Needle, Weedon, Neeson, Newcom, Neldon, Needs, Neddo

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Where is the Needom family from?

You can see how Needom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Needom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Needom family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Needom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Needom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Needom 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 Needom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Needom. 100% of Needom 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%

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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Needom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needom 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Needom. 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 94 military records available for the last name Needom. For the veterans among your Needom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Needom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Needom in 1966 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Needom 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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