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Neelds Family History

Neelds 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: Neeld, Neels, Needs, Leeds, Fields, Geels, Deeds, Nelms, Neals, Nield

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Where is the Neelds family from?

You can see how Neelds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neelds family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Neelds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Neelds families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neelds's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Neelds families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Neelds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neelds 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Neelds. 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 3 military records available for the last name Neelds. For the veterans among your Neelds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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