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Neave Family History

Neave Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Neve

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


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Where is the Neave family from?

You can see how Neave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 434 Neave families living in Norfolk. This was about 38% of all the recorded Neave's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Neave families in 1891.
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What did your Neave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neave. 12% of Neave men worked as a Farm Labourer and 67% of Neave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neave were Horseman On Farm and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Horseman On Farm
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Neave. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Neave. For the veterans among your Neave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neave lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neave in 1963 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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