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Neath Family History

Neath Surname Meaning

Welsh: habitational name from Neath (Glamorgan) which takes its name from the river Nedd on which it stands.

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


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Where is the Neath family from?

You can see how Neath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Neath families living in Somerset. This was about 18% of all the recorded Neath's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Neath families in 1891.
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What did your Neath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neath. 11% of Neath men worked as a Baker and 74% of Neath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neath were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Baker
    11%
  • Butcher
    11%
  • House Decorator
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Neath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neath 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Neath. 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 684 military records available for the last name Neath. For the veterans among your Neath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Neath in 1963 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neath 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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