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Nece Family History

Nece 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: Neve, Nice, Cece, Vece, Nese, Nace, Nee, Neece, Noce, Neace

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Where is the Nece family from?

You can see how Nece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nece family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nece families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Nece families living in Suffolk. This was about 64% of all the recorded Nece's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Nece families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nece 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 Nece ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nece. 40% of Nece men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nece women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Nece family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nece 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Nece. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nece. For the veterans among your Nece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nece lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Nece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nece in 1943 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nece 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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