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Neavey Family History

Neavey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eavey, Neaves, Leavey, Reavey, Heavey, Neave, Peavey, Seavey, Nealey

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Where is the Neavey family from?

You can see how Neavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neavey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Neavey families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Neavey families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Neavey's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Neavey families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Neavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neavey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Neavey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Neavey. For the veterans among your Neavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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