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Neeley Family History

Neeley Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McNeilly from Mac an Fhilidh ‘son of the poet’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Neeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Neeley families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Neeley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neeley families in 1891.
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What did your Neeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neeley. 100% of Neeley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neeley. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Neeley. For the veterans among your Neeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeley lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Neeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Neeley in 1941 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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