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Neeld Family History

Neeld Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Nield.

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


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Where is the Neeld family from?

You can see how Neeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Neeld families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Neeld's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neeld 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 Neeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Neeld. 50% of Neeld men worked as an Electrical Engineer and 100% of Neeld 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

  • Electrical Engineer
    50%
  • Carpenter joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Neeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeld 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Neeld. 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 926 military records available for the last name Neeld. For the veterans among your Neeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Neeld in 1963 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neeld 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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