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Neily Name Meaning

Irish (northern): shortened form of McNeilly .

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


Similar surnames: Neil, Nealy, Neill, Neils, Neild, Neely, Reily, Keily, Deily, Neish

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Where is the Neily family from?

You can see how Neily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neily family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neily families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 78 Neily families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 77% of all the recorded Neily's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Neily families in 1911.
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What did your Neily ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Neily. 78% of Neily men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Neily women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neily were Carpenter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Merchant
    8%
  • Farmers Son
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Neily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neily 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Neily. 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 708 military records available for the last name Neily. For the veterans among your Neily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neily lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Neily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Neily in 1945 was 44, and 89 in 2003.

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