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Neaville Family History

Neaville 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: Neville, Neuville, Newville, Deville, Melville, Saville, Keville

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Where is the Neaville family from?

You can see how Neaville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neaville family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neaville families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Neaville families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Neaville's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Neaville families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neaville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neaville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neaville. 42% of Neaville men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Neaville women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Inspector
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Neaville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neaville 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Neaville. 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 164 military records available for the last name Neaville. For the veterans among your Neaville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neaville lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Neaville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Neaville in 1964 was 82, and 92 in 2003.

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