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Nealis Family History

Nealis Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Nellis.

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


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Where is the Nealis family from?

You can see how Nealis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nealis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nealis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Nealis families living in Cheshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nealis's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Nealis families in 1891.
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What did your Nealis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nealis. 100% of Nealis 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
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 640 immigration records available for the last name Nealis. 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 Nealis. For the veterans among your Nealis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nealis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nealis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nealis in 1959 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nealis 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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