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Needles Family History

Needles Surname Meaning

English (mainly Northamptonshire and Montgomeryshire): variant of Needle with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Needles family from?

You can see how Needles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Needles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Needles families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Needles's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Needles families in 1891.
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What did your Needles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Needles. 100% of Needles men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Needles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Needles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needles 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Needles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Needles. For the veterans among your Needles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needles lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Needles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Needles in 1952 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Needles 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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