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Neels Family History

Neels Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Neel, a shortened form of either Cornelius or Daneel (see Daniel).

English (Devon): variant of Neal with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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You can see how Neels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Neels families living in Devon. This was about 41% of all the recorded Neels's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Neels families in 1891.
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What did your Neels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neels. 100% of Neels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 456 immigration records available for the last name Neels. 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 377 military records available for the last name Neels. For the veterans among your Neels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neels lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Neels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Neels in 1952 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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