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Neille Family History

Neille 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: Neill, Neville, Nelle, Pille, Deville, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle

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Where is the Neille family from?

You can see how Neille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Neille family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Neille's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Neille families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neille. 60% of Neille men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Neille women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Messenger
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neille 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Neille. 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 154 military records available for the last name Neille. For the veterans among your Neille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neille lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1972, in the United States, Neille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Neille in 1961 was 60, and 68 in 1972.

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