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Neils Family History

Neils Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the personal name Cornelius.

Irish and English: variant of Neil or Neal with excrescent English -s.

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


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Where is the Neils family from?

You can see how Neils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neils family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Neils families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Neils families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Neils's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Neils families in 1891.
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What did your Neils ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neils. 100% of Neils 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Neils. 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 779 military records available for the last name Neils. For the veterans among your Neils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neils lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Neils in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

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