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Neass Family History

Neass 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: Ness, Nass, Neals, Neas, Neiss, Nease, Grass, Bass, Wass, Glass

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Where is the Neass family from?

You can see how Neass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neass family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Neass families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neass's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Neass families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Neass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neass 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Neass. 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 17 military records available for the last name Neass. For the veterans among your Neass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neass lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Neass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Neass in 1973 was 72, and 82 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neass 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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