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Neles Family History

Neles Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nemes, Neves, Niles, Nelms, Nees, Nelles, Nelis, Noles, Miles, Sales

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Where is the Neles family from?

You can see how Neles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 5 Neles families living in Bute. This was about 71% of all the recorded Neles's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Neles families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neles. 42% of Neles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Neles women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neles were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Neles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neles 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Neles. 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 135 military records available for the last name Neles. For the veterans among your Neles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Neles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Neles in 1970 was 89, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neles 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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