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Neeve Family History

Neeve Surname Meaning

see Neave.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Neeve family from?

You can see how Neeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Neeve families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Neeve families living in Suffolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Neeve's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Neeve families in 1891.
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What did your Neeve ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neeve. 34% of Neeve men worked as a Farmer and 87% of Neeve women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neeve were Maltsters Labourer Hw and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Market Gardener Own Ac
    34%
  • Maltsters Labourer Hw
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Tailors Cashier
    4%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Neeve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Neeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeve 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Neeve. 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 250 military records available for the last name Neeve. For the veterans among your Neeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeve lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Neeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Neeve in 1975 was 91, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neeve 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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