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Neight Family History

Neight 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: Leight, Height, Feight, Weight, Knight, Wright, Light, Bright, Leigh

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Where is the Neight family from?

You can see how Neight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neight family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neight families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Neight family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neight's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Neight families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Neight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neight 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Neight. 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 32 military records available for the last name Neight. For the veterans among your Neight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neight lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Neight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Neight in 1975 was 78, and 16 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neight 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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