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Niel Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Neill . English: variant of Neal .

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


Similar surnames: Nield, Neel, Diel, Viel, Biel, Nie, Neeld, Niece, Giel, Riel

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Where is the Niel family from?

You can see how Niel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 60 Niel families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Niel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Niel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipwright H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Niel. 100% of Niel men worked as a Shipwright H W and 95% of Niel 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shipwright H W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housewife
    6%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Niel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niel 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Niel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Niel. For the veterans among your Niel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Niel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Niel in 1962 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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