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Needler Family History

Needler Surname Meaning

English (East Yorkshire): occupational name for a maker of needles from Middle English nedlere ‘needle-maker needle-seller’.

See Nadler.

Americanized form of Jewish Nadler.

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


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Where is the Needler family from?

You can see how Needler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Needler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Needler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Needler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Needler families in 1891.
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What did your Needler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Needler. 28% of Needler men worked as a Builders Labourer and 90% of Needler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Needler were Farmer 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

  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Caterer (food Etc)
    19%
  • Window Cleaner
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Needler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needler 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Needler. 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 404 military records available for the last name Needler. For the veterans among your Needler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Needler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Needler in 1965 was 77, and 21 in 2004.

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