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Neild Family History

Neild Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Nield.

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


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Where is the Neild family from?

You can see how Neild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neild family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neild families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 394 Neild families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Neild's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neild families in 1891.
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What did your Neild 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 Neild. 22% of Neild men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Neild women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neild were Brewery Labourer and Unpaid Household 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
    22%
  • Iron Moulder
    16%
  • Insurance Agent
    11%
  • Brewery Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Neild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neild 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Neild. 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 Neild. For the veterans among your Neild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neild lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Neild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neild in 1958 was 50, and 62 in 2004.

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