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Neafsey Family History

Neafsey 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: Nease, Keasey, Veasey, Nealey, Massey, Jeffrey, Heaney, Pease, Ramsey

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Where is the Neafsey family from?

You can see how Neafsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neafsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Neafsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Neafsey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Neafsey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Neafsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neafsey 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 Neafsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neafsey. 40% of Neafsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Burler mender
    20%
  • Examiner Admiralty
    20%

What Neafsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Neafsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neafsey 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Neafsey. 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 109 military records available for the last name Neafsey. For the veterans among your Neafsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neafsey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neafsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Neafsey in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neafsey 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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