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Neport Family History

Neport 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: Newport, Port, Befort, Lepore, Napora, Lefort, Neupert, Sport, Laport

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Where is the Neport family from?

You can see how Neport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neport family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Neport families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Neport families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Neport's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neport families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neport 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 Neport ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Neport. 100% of Neport women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Neport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neport 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Neport. 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 10 military records available for the last name Neport. For the veterans among your Neport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neport lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neport 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neport

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