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Neahr Family History

Neahr Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Near, Bear, Nohr, Dear, Neal, Pear, Kehr, Lear, Wear, Neat

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Where is the Neahr family from?

You can see how Neahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neahr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neahr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Neahr families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Neahr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neahr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neahr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Neahr. 60% of Neahr men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

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Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Neahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neahr 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Neahr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Neahr. For the veterans among your Neahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neahr lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Neahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Neahr in 1955 was 63, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neahr ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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