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Neale Family History

Neale Name Meaning

English: variant of Neal .

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


Similar surnames: Neall, Neagle, Neal, Veale, Neals, Neave, Seale, Neild, Beale, Deale

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Where is the Neale family from?

You can see how Neale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 26 Neale families living in Virginia. This was about 23% of all the recorded Neale's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Neale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neale. 14% of Neale men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Neale women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neale were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Secretary
    8%
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Census Records

There are 163,000 census records available for the last name Neale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neale 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Neale. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Neale. For the veterans among your Neale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neale lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Neale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neale in 1953 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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