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Neile Family History

Neile Surname Meaning

see Neal. see Neill.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Neile family from?

You can see how Neile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Neile families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Neile's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neile families in 1891.
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What did your Neile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neile. 100% of Neile men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Neile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neile 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Neile. 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 320 military records available for the last name Neile. For the veterans among your Neile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neile lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Neile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Neile in 1968 was 77, and 76 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neile 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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