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Neelly Family History

Neelly 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: Neally, Neeley, Neely, Neill, Seeley, Kelly, Stelly, Nell, Keeley

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Where is the Neelly family from?

You can see how Neelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neelly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Neelly family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neelly's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Neelly families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neelly 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 Neelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neelly. 22% of Neelly men worked as a Manager and 100% of Neelly women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Manager
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Neelly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Neelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neelly 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Neelly. 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 172 military records available for the last name Neelly. For the veterans among your Neelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neelly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Neelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Neelly in 1962 was 82, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neelly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neelly 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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