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Needels Family History

Needels Surname Meaning

Variant of Needles.

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


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Where is the Needels family from?

You can see how Needels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Needels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Needels families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Needels's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Needels families in 1891.
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What did your Needels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Needels. 45% of Needels men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Needels women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Needels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needels 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Needels. 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 325 military records available for the last name Needels. For the veterans among your Needels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needels lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Needels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Needels in 1949 was 47, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Needels 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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