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Nechus Family History

Nechus 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: Melhus, Neuhaus, Eachus, Negus, Mehus, Nyhus, Pechous, Niehus, Cephus

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Where is the Nechus family from?

You can see how Nechus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nechus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nechus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Nechus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Nechus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Nechus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nechus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Nechus. 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 Nechus. For the veterans among your Nechus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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