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Neckay Family History

Neckay 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: Necker, Mckay, Neukam, De Kay, Nickey, Beckey, Pecka, Becka, Lecky

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Where is the Neckay family from?

You can see how Neckay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neckay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Neckay families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neckay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neckay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neckay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neckay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neckay. 100% of Neckay women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Neckay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Neckay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neckay 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Neckay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Neckay. For the veterans among your Neckay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neckay lifespan?

Average Neckay life expectancy in 1970 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neckay 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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