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Neamy Family History

Neamy Name 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: Neary, Nealy, Leamy, Reamy, Geary, Nam, Neal, Ney, Swamy, Nay

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Where is the Neamy family from?

You can see how Neamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neamy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Neamy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Neamy families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Neamy's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Neamy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neamy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neamy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neamy. 100% of Neamy men worked as a Labor. .

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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 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Neamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neamy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Neamy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Neamy. For the veterans among your Neamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neamy lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Neamy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Neamy in 1950 was 54, and 78 in 2002.

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