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Neckel Family History

Neckel Surname 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: Necker, Seckel, Heckel, Meckel, Nickel, Beckel, Eckel, Ecker, Kenkel

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Where is the Neckel family from?

You can see how Neckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neckel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neckel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Neckel families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Neckel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neckel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neckel. 20% of Neckel men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Owner
    10%

What Neckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neckel 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Neckel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 183 military records available for the last name Neckel. For the veterans among your Neckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neckel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Neckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Neckel in 1964 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neckel 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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