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Neals Name Meaning

Variant spelling of Dutch and North German Niels or Neels. Perhaps also a variant of Irish Neill, with the addition of English patronymic -s.

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


Similar surnames: Neils, Neall, Nehls, Neels, Neale, Neal, Neas, Keal, Beals, Seals

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Neals Family Origin

Where is the Neals family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Neals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neals family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neals families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Neals families living in Delaware. This was about 40% of all the recorded Neals's in the USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Neals families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neals surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Neals Family Occupations

    What did your Neals ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Neals. A less common occupation for the Neals family was Farm Laborer. The most common Neals occupation in the USA was Farmer. 23% of Neals's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      23%

    • Laborer

      20%

    • Keeping House

      13%

    • Farm Laborer

      10%

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

    Neals Historical Records

    What Neals family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Neals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neals 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Neals. 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 436 military records available for the last name Neals. For the veterans among your Neals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Neals Life Expectancy

    What is the average Neals lifespan?

    Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Neals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Neals in 1943 was 29, and 35 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neals

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neals 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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