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Neeves Family History

Neeves Surname Meaning

see Neaves.

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


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Where is the Neeves family from?

You can see how Neeves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Neeves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Neeves families living in Sussex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Neeves's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Neeves families in 1891.
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What did your Neeves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neeves. 25% of Neeves men worked as a Railway Clerk and 84% of Neeves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neeves were General Labourer (heavy) and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Railway Clerk
    25%
  • Railway Coach Finisher
    25%
  • College Porter
    25%
  • General Labourer (heavy)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Neeves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeves 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Neeves. 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 527 military records available for the last name Neeves. For the veterans among your Neeves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeves lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neeves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neeves in 1963 was 86, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neeves 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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