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Nealey Family History

Nealey Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened and altered form of McNeilly.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Nealey family from?

You can see how Nealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nealey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Nealey families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Nealey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nealey families in 1891.
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What did your Nealey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nealey. 100% of Nealey men worked as a Dock Labourer Heavy and 84% of Nealey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer Heavy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Machinist Shirt Maker
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 497 immigration records available for the last name Nealey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nealey. For the veterans among your Nealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nealey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nealey in 1944 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nealey 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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