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Origins of the Nead surname

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About the Neads

We have a total number of 847 records for people with the last name Nead.

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Where do most Neads live?

In 1921, most Neads lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Neads

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 576 records for the Nead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1875.

Who were Neads most likely to marry?

Martins

&

Faws

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What are the most common Nead first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Nead family members

Common jobs for Neads

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Neads in 1921
General Servant Domestic

5

Dressmaker

4

House Servant

4

General Servant

3

House Maid

3

Common Male occupations for Neads in 1921
General Labourer

4

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

4

Bk Labourer

3

Groom

3

House Servant

3

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