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Neglay Family History

Neglay 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: Negley, Begley, Delay, Fegley, Neilan, Neglia, Nedley, Wegley, Kegley

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Where is the Neglay family from?

You can see how Neglay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neglay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Neglay families living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Neglay's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Neglay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neglay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neglay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Neglay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Neglay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neglay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Neglay. 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 63 military records available for the last name Neglay. For the veterans among your Neglay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neglay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Neglay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Neglay in 1968 was 81, and 68 in 2000.

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