Nealey Family History

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Nealey Name Meaning

Irish: reduced variant of McNeely.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Neally, Neeley, Nealy, Kealey, Mealey, Neale, Healey, Neal, Vealey

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Nealey Family Origin

Where is the Nealey family from?

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    You can see how Nealey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nealey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nealey families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Nealey families living in Maine. This was about 20% of all the recorded Nealey's in the USA. Maine had the highest population of Nealey families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nealey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Nealey Family Occupations

    What did your Nealey ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Nealey family was Farm Laborer. The most common Nealey occupation in the USA was Farmer. 45% of Nealey's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Nealey.

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    • Farmer

      45%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Blacksmith

      4%

    • Farm Laborer

      4%

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

    Nealey Historical Records

    What Nealey family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nealey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nealey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Nealey. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nealey. For the veterans among your Nealey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Nealey Life Expectancy

    What is the average Nealey lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Nealey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nealey in 1944 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nealey

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nealey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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