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Needles Family History

Needles Name Meaning

English (mainly Northamptonshire and Montgomeryshire): variant of Needle with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Needler, Needle, Neeley, Nelles, Neels, Kneedler, Leeds, Noles

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Where is the Needles family from?

You can see how Needles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Needles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Needles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Needles families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Needles's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Needles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Needles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Needles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Needles. 23% of Needles men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Needles women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Needles were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Needles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Needles 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Needles. 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 Needles. For the veterans among your Needles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Needles lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Needles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Needles in 1952 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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