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Neckell Family History

Neckell 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: Nickell, Necker, Seckel, Newell, Nuckels, Heckel, Meckel, Mckell

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Where is the Neckell family from?

You can see how Neckell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neckell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neckell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Neckell families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Neckell's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Neckell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neckell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neckell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neckell. 100% of Neckell men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Neckell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Neckell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neckell 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Neckell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Neckell. For the veterans among your Neckell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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