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Neira Family History

Neira Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of several places in Lugo province named Neira. Compare Neyra.

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


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Where is the Neira family from?

You can see how Neira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neira family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Neira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Neira families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Neira's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Neira families in 1871.
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What did your Neira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neira. 36% of Neira men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Loader
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neira 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Neira. 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 147 military records available for the last name Neira. For the veterans among your Neira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neira lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Neira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Neira in 1957 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neira 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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