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Origins of the Neath surname

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We have a total number of 4094 records for people with the last name Neath.

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Where do most Neaths live?

In 1921, most Neaths lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Neaths

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,630 records for the Neath surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Neaths most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Neaths.

What are the most common Neath first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Neaths

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

Common Female occupations for Neaths in 1921
Domestic Servant

18

Laundress

14

Dressmaker

12

General Servant

11

Charwoman

10

Common Male occupations for Neaths in 1921
Coal Miner

34

Agricultural Labourer

23

Carpenter

23

Farm Labourer

22

Mate

19

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