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Neacy Family History

Neacy 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: Neace, Neary, Nealy, Deacy, Geary, Neal, Percy, Ney, Nay, Reach

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Where is the Neacy family from?

You can see how Neacy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neacy family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Neacy families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Neacy family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neacy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neacy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neacy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Neacy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neacy 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Neacy. 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 84 military records available for the last name Neacy. For the veterans among your Neacy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neacy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Neacy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Neacy in 1963 was 69, and 67 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neacy 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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