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Necochea Family History

Necochea Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Nekotxea a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with the personal name Eneko (see Inigo) + etxe ‘house’ meaning ‘Eneko's house’.

The surname Nekotxea is virtually non-existing in Spain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Necochea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Necochea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Necochea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Necochea families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Necochea's in USA. California had the highest population of Necochea families in 1880.
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What did your Necochea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Necochea. 50% of Necochea 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Necochea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Necochea 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Necochea. 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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There are 58 military records available for the last name Necochea. For the veterans among your Necochea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Necochea lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Necochea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Necochea in 1960 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

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