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Niel Family History

Niel Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Neill. English: variant of Neal.

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


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Where is the Niel family from?

You can see how Niel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Niel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 54 Niel families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Niel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Niel families in 1911.
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What did your Niel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Niel. 66% of Niel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Niel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Niel were Carpenter and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    66%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Niel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Niel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niel 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Niel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Niel. For the veterans among your Niel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Niel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Niel in 1962 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Niel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niel 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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