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Neally Family History

Neally Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McNeilly from Mac an Fhilidh ‘son of the poet’.

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


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Where is the Neally family from?

You can see how Neally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neally family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Neally families living in Cheshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Neally's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Neally families in 1891.
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What did your Neally ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neally. 26% of Neally men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Neally women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neally were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Servant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neally 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Neally. 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 614 military records available for the last name Neally. For the veterans among your Neally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neally lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Neally in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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