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Needle Name Meaning

English: from Middle English nedle nadle ‘needle’ (Old English nǣdle) hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of needles or in some cases perhaps for a tailor. See also Nadler . Jewish (American): translation of Nadel .

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


Similar surnames: Needler, Beadle, Seele, Keeble, Weddle, Nettle, Tweedle, Kneedler

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Where is the Needle family from?

You can see how Needle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Needle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Needle families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Needle's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Needle families in 1911.
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What did your Needle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Scavenger was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Needle. 100% of Needle women worked as a Scavenger. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Scavenger
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Needle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needle 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 971 immigration records available for the last name Needle. 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 Needle. For the veterans among your Needle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needle lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Needle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Needle in 1942 was 57, and 92 in 2004.

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