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Neidy Family History

Neidy 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: Reidy, Neily, Leidy, Needy, Eid, Neill, Ney, Reddy, Hendy, Weide

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Where is the Neidy family from?

You can see how Neidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neidy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Neidy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Neidy families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Neidy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Neidy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neidy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neidy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Neidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neidy 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Neidy. 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 89 military records available for the last name Neidy. For the veterans among your Neidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neidy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Neidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Neidy in 1966 was 82, and 81 in 2001.

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