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Needy Family History

Needy Surname Meaning

English: apparently from Middle English nedi nede ‘needy poor’ also ‘needy person’.

Early records of its use as surname however are lacking.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Needy family from?

You can see how Needy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Needy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Needy family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Needy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Needy families in 1911.
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What did your Needy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Needy. 100% of Needy men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Needy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needy 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Needy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Needy. For the veterans among your Needy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Needy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Needy in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Needy 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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