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Neeld Name Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Nield .

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


Similar surnames: Nield, Neild, Neel, Neal, Neil, Neals, Neils, Neale, Keel, Niel

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Where is the Neeld family from?

You can see how Neeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Neeld families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Neeld's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Neeld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Neeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neeld. 12% of Neeld men worked as a Clerk and 45% of Neeld women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neeld were Salesman and Maid. .

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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

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Neeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neeld 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Neeld. 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 926 military records available for the last name Neeld. For the veterans among your Neeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Neeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Neeld in 1963 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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